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essential facts

NOUN
brass tacks
Synonyms
WEAK
basic facts basics cases essentials facts nitty-gritty realities the dope the scoop the whole story truth of the matter

Example Sentences

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This should not be surprising, because despite the release of the salacious message and drawing attributed to Trump, none of the essential facts are new.

From Salon • Sep. 10, 2025

The requirement for corroboration means there has to be evidence from at least two sources to prove the essential facts of a case.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2024

The most essential facts of the case, after all, are not in dispute.

From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2023

Here are three essential facts to know before calling 988.

From Slate • Sep. 29, 2022

And the fact that the frail was his mother and the King of the Mountain his father made it more poignant, but did not change the essential facts.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison