obvious truth
Example Sentences
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Journalist Michael Kinsley famously defined a “gaffe” as what happens “when a politician tells the truth—some obvious truth he isn’t supposed to say.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 25, 2025
But the obvious truth is the Marine Corps appears to be doing just fine without a top officer.
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2023
There’s an obvious truth to Brian Schmetzer’s claim that this isn’t winter 2020.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 16, 2022
The value and the power of this line aren’t in its revelation of an obvious truth, but in the depths of empathy indicated in the tone.
From New York Times ● Jan. 7, 2020
Of course I did not go to the Hidden Lakes but I could see the obvious truth nevertheless.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
