fact
noun
that which actually exists or is the case; reality or truth.
facts
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pluralof fact.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“Rather than sticking to the facts or the law, the states have instead decided to chase an outlandish payout.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
"If a federal prosecution has been completed on a matter, the state cannot prosecute the matter on those same facts," said Mitchell Epner, a white-collar attorney and former federal prosecutor.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
All book adaptations, whether from novels or memoirs, could stand to embellish the facts here and there, or go ahead and reinvent the wheel when possible.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
Given these facts and the situation on the ground in New York correctional facilities, it seems Alcaraz never stood a chance.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
“Your polar bear facts are really starting to depress me.”
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
