fact of life
noun phrase
1
: something that exists and must be taken into consideration
2
facts of life plural
: the fundamental physiological processes and behavior involved in sex and reproduction
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Clipping has become a fact of life, given the velocity of viral social videos, but the Pratt campaign is taking it to the next level, releasing its own clips and amplifying AI videos apparently created by fans and supporters.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Drama between friends, lovers, colleagues, and family is a fact of life.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 May 2026
Asia is the one continent where full-on press repression is basically a fact of life, with most countries colored deep red on the RSF map.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
The filibuster is a fact of life in the Senate.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Drama between friends, lovers, colleagues, and family is a fact of life.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 May 2026
Asia is the one continent where full-on press repression is basically a fact of life, with most countries colored deep red on the RSF map.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
The filibuster is a fact of life in the Senate.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Fact of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fact%20of%20life. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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