in fact

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as in actually
to tell the truth She told authorities she had been home that night when in fact witnesses reported seeing her in town.

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as in indeed
not merely this but also Blue whales are the biggest animals on Earth, and in fact, they can weigh up to 200 tons.

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Recent Examples of in fact Maybe folks were turning to Spotify to confirm that the Swag II was, in fact, part of Bieber’s discography and not some obscure Christian rock track. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026 And while outfit-making accessories can certainly be expensive, this one won’t break the bank; in fact, my top picks start at just $2 apiece. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 20 July 2026 By February, 2024, there were hints that the hammer might, in fact, come down. — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 But investigators later said that their detailed forensic search was in fact able to turn the photos up on Gaffney’s phone. — Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in fact

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“In fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20fact. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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