as a matter of fact
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Actually, as a matter of fact, we didn't.
From BBC • Sep. 21, 2025
“Also it’s scary. Just knowing as a matter of fact of our experience that we didn’t do it but then seeing the amount of people that have different theories is overwhelming.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2025
Sometimes — most the time, as a matter of fact — the Heisman candidate guides the ball into their hands in perfect stride.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 23, 2023
“As for Alvin Bragg, as a matter of fact, I did not contribute to his campaign and I don’t know him,” Mr. Bragg told Semafor on Friday.
From Washington Times • Mar. 31, 2023
“He should be right here, as a matter of fact, where we’re standing. But he didn’t like the ground.”
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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