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The phrase "actually I played" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to clarify or emphasize a point about having played something, often in response to a previous statement or assumption.
Example: "I thought you didn't enjoy video games, but actually I played for hours last night."
Alternatives: "in fact, I played" or "truthfully, I played".
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Actually, I played well.
"Actually, I played with my sister at a show and a couple of people who have been playing for seven or eight years were blown away," Zito said.
Actually, I played it OK that week and the last three or four years it has been pretty easy with the wind behind.
Actually, I played, to reiterate, in the summertime while I was in law school and thereafter in pick-up hardball and softball games in the Chicago area where I practiced law.
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"I actually felt I played a good match yesterday, but my body is tired.
JG: Actually I've played with that score... DP: Oh yeah, great.
"Actually, I like playing doubles more than I like playing singles," Auproux said.
"I actually felt when I played in midfield I did OK, but I didn't want to play there.
Actually I'm playing an Epiphone Sheraton II (a ES-335 style).
"Actually, I was playing a video game," I reply.
The guitars I actually play, I really like, regardless of brand".
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