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The phrase "actually called" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to clarify or emphasize the true name or designation of something, often in contrast to a common misconception.
Example: "The insect that many people refer to as a 'roly-poly' is actually called a pill bug."
Alternatives: "properly named" or "officially referred to as".
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"He actually called me on my cellphone.
A. It's actually called a scrum meeting.
Located in Seattle, it's actually called Sky's.
"Someone actually called me crazy," she says.
Or Tom, as he's actually called.
The family dog is actually called Tennent's.
They actually called me Uncle Kevin.
There's a song actually called Champagne Kisses.
People actually called her Hermy-won?
Was he ever actually called upon to make toasts?
His book is actually called "The Joy of Tax".
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