as a matter of fact
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“I said, ‘Yes, as a matter of fact, I did.’
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024
Sometimes — most the time, as a matter of fact — the Heisman candidate guides the ball into their hands in perfect stride.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 23, 2023
“What is dangerous is when anyone singles out a career prosecutor or a career FBI agent, and we know as a matter of fact that kind of singling out has led to threats,” he said.
From Washington Times • Sep. 20, 2023
The tribunal, which ended on 1 August 2022, adjudged as a matter of fact that the attack had taken place.
From BBC • Sep. 6, 2023
That was as far as he got, because although the woman was talking to him, she might in any case still be dead— as a matter of fact, she had to be dead.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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