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The phrase "actually said that" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to emphasize the truthfulness or authenticity of a statement made by someone.
Example: "He claimed he never made the comment, but I have the recording where he actually said that."
Alternatives: "truly stated that" or "genuinely mentioned that".
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"We missed a historic chance" is what Gorbachev actually said that night.
A grown man actually said that! That's not even detached-hipster funny.
No article actually said that last bit.
Author's note: Yes, she actually said that!
If those words were actually said that night, so be it.
(Seriously. He actually said that out of his own actual mouth. Read that for yourself).
No, really, he actually said that.
She actually said that?
Yes, Dean actually said that.
I actually said that to George Bush.
Someone actually said that to me.
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