truth of the matter

Example Sentences

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"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

“We’re going to pay you $50,000 a year, but the truth of the matter is you should be paying us.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

The truth of the matter has not yet been litigated.

From Slate • Jul. 23, 2025

"The truth of the matter is there was no confrontation, with Nuno or with others, either on the pitch or inside the stadium," the club added.

From BBC • May 13, 2025

The truth of the matter is she’s always got to go.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz