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The phrase "actually trying to" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to emphasize the effort or intention behind an action, often in contrast to a previous assumption or statement.
Example: "I thought he was just joking, but he was actually trying to help me with my project."
Alternatives: "genuinely attempting to" or "truly trying to".
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"We're actually trying to be helpful".
She was actually trying to help.
What am I actually trying to say?
In essence, I am actually trying to calm Avri down.
So now, he's actually trying to kill the T.P.E.
But we're actually trying to move back up the funnel.
I was actually trying to be self-effacing".
Were they actually trying to provoke the populace?
"We were actually trying to build another site.
Which is something Fulham are actually trying to do.
The Red Sox are actually trying to make two deals.
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