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The phrase "actually starting at" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate the specific point in time or place where something begins, often to clarify or emphasize the starting point.
Example: "The meeting is actually starting at 3 PM, not 2 PM as previously mentioned."
Alternatives: "truly beginning at" or "specifically commencing at".
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"His greatest accomplishment at Motown was actually starting at the age of 18," his wife, Nancy, said.
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And remember, folks: the game actually starts at one o'clock. .
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