matter-of-fact
Example Sentences
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Dubois - never one for lengthy monologues - kept his answers short and matter of fact.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
He is matter of fact about his achievement.
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025
“As a matter of fact, I was right.”
From Slate • Aug. 18, 2025
As a matter of fact, I bring this up often with think tanks and with provider groups of doctors and hospitals and health care advocates.
From Salon • Jun. 18, 2025
“As a matter of fact I thought I might be able to get him out. I even went to see General Arnold about it. But I couldn’t even find out where he is. Nobody knows.”
From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier
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