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The phrase "actually asked for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to emphasize that something was specifically requested or desired, often in contrast to what was provided or assumed.
Example: "I appreciate the help, but this is not what I actually asked for."
Alternatives: "specifically requested" or "truly asked for".
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Some of their friends actually asked for my autograph.
They have actually asked for more revenue than they've been asking for the whole entire time".
We'd like to get discovery we have actually asked for," he said.
While begging for Nurofen, another tooth went off, which meant I actually asked for "Nurofaaaaaaaaaaaah" instead.
The king hadn't actually asked for more ideas, but they submitted them anyway.
Spam text messages, like spam e-mails, are illegal to send to consumers who haven't actually asked for them.
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People might actually ask for seconds.
The first way is actually asking for innovation.
Fundraising only works if you actually ask for support.
Semprius is not actually asking for that much money.
(Stockhausen doesn't actually ask for such a thing to happen, but it seemed apt).
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