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The phrase "actually been here" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to emphasize the reality or truth of someone's presence in a particular place or situation.
Example: "I know it seems like I don't belong, but I have actually been here before."
Alternatives: "truly been here" or "really been here".
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"Thank you, general, but I have actually been here before," General Petraeus said.
'I mean, no offence, but how long have you actually been here?' he asked.
I feel like she's the only candidate that's actually been here.
They haven't actually been here before, but it feels like they have.
Barbour has actually been here before and used The Snowman in their 2010 Christmas print campaign, so the highly crafted animation has a natural relationship.
EJ: I've never done a Gay Pride either - they've always asked me but I've never actually been here - I've always been away.
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This was something I'd aimed for, even if actually being here is a dream.
When announcing the award, Gallagher had quipped:"You maniacs didn't think David Bowie would actually be here?
"To actually be here and watch wolves, work with wolves, be out with wolves, I mean how many people do that?" he asked.
I'd be surprised if even the most imaginative novelists could find their expectations of this place matching up to actually being here.
As Noel Gallagher said when announcing he'd won his category of British Male Solo Artist: "You maniacs didn't think David Bowie would actually be here?
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