in fact
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His generosity is so well known, in fact, that an industry of lobbyists, lawyers and other insiders has reportedly sprung up to facilitate clemency for wealthy criminals.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
I started, while in fact remaining seated beside Diana’s body, and carried through to the end, when I proclaimed my deep pride at being her brother.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
The FSB could go to Putin and sell him on a story that would lead him to believe I was in fact a spy and give the greenlight for my arrest at the second meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
The correlation coefficient between the chart’s two data series is 97%, in fact — only slightly lower than the 100% reading that would mean there is a perfect correlation.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
I could go to America, if in fact that is where The Dessoug will be going.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
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