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The phrase "actually looking for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when clarifying or emphasizing what someone is seeking or trying to find.
Example: "I thought I was searching for a new job, but what I'm actually looking for is a better work-life balance."
Alternatives: "truly seeking" or "genuinely searching for".
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Those are what I'm actually looking for.
Was the first lady actually looking for sympathy?
"We're actually looking for vacant pieces of land," he said.
You're actually looking for the third Mrs. Epstein.
You're actually looking for a guy whose play is less consistent.
Its goal is true semantic search: people finding the answers they're actually looking for.
Samaria Rice's desires were more succinct: "I'm actually looking for a conviction".
I don't know of any other city actually looking for illegal immigrants".
Researchers are still learning from its data, but WISE isn't actually looking for stars anymore.
The researchers were actually looking for bacteria, to understand how microbial communities are changing in response to warming temperatures.
Running across something you weren't actually looking for can be distracting — but it can also be a lucky break.
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