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in fact

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  1. Also, in point of fact. In reality, in truth; actually. For example, She was, in fact, eager to join the club, or In point of fact, his parents never had much influence on him. The first term dates from about 1700, and the variant from about 1800.

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In fact, multiple studies have found that 46% of American adults don’t have enough savings to cover three months’ worth of essential expenses.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

In fact, updated data in March found that despite the bans and restrictions, the number of abortions in America have remained the same.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

In fact, early search warrants focused on fireworks that residents reported hearing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

In fact, according to Wizz Air's chief executive József Váradi, prices have been going down as airlines have sought to persuade potentially reluctant customers to travel.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

In fact, I even found myself looking forward to it.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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