in fact
Example Sentences
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His generosity is so well known, in fact, that an industry of lobbyists, lawyers and other insiders has reportedly sprung up to facilitate clemency for wealthy criminals.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
The FSB could go to Putin and sell him on a story that would lead him to believe I was in fact a spy and give the greenlight for my arrest at the second meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
The correlation coefficient between the chart’s two data series is 97%, in fact — only slightly lower than the 100% reading that would mean there is a perfect correlation.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
It’s sometimes a combination of trying all of these different roundabout mechanisms to try to confirm that these folks were, in fact, still in detention and where I left them, more or less.
From Slate ● Sep. 24, 2026
“So yes, it’s okay and in fact necessary to walk away from a toxic family member. You’re worthy of love and having a life of your own.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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