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The phrase "actually, I say" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is often used to introduce a clarification or correction in a statement. Example: "I thought you said the meeting was at 2 pm, but actually, I say it's at 3 pm according to the email invitation."
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"Actually I say let's do this renegotiation.
Well, actually, I say, you mention it in the book.
Actually, I say, I thought you were rubbish in it.
Actually, I say a sober series, but Monday's first part was punctuated by lots of giggles.
Except, there's a lot of unanimity, actually, I say, about the settlements on the West Bank.
Actually, I say she's a pescetarian, but she'll happily have a salami sandwich in her packed lunch.
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"Actually, I said.
"He tore it up, actually," I said.
I just saw him in the hallway, actually, I said hello.
We needed a world-class actor -- actually, I said a world-class ass -- no, I said actor.
"Well, actually — " I said, and before I could finish her face hardened, and she interrupted me, saying, "What?
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