truth of the matter
Example Sentences
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The truth of the matter was, we had a far bigger problem than adjusting to being married.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
"The truth of the matter is that it's very difficult to find something negative around this World Cup," Infantino told a business conference in Beverly Hills this week.
From Barron's ● May 10, 2026
It said an ongoing "comprehensive investigation" would ascertain the truth of the matter, which would be "communicated to inform and reassure the public".
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2025
“But the truth of the matter is our costs are really high and it’s just difficult to make it in retail these days. Survival is the game.”
From Slate ● Jun. 4, 2024
I almost tell her the truth of the matter, but then realize that she’s right.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
