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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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You also write, “He might succumb…” Has she, in fact, crossed a line and told your father that she is lonely?

From MarketWatch

"All the sea trials were supposed to be completed by the end of November, but in fact that is no longer achievable," Koo told lawmakers.

From Barron's

Free or low-cost VPNs may log your data, serve you ads or offer weak encryption, giving the illusion of security and privacy when, in fact, they provide neither.

From Salon

The company faces “an important communication challenge because its AI progress trails its competitors and not investing in AI now may in fact jeopardize the long-term future of Apple.”

From MarketWatch

The company faces “an important communication challenge because its AI progress trails its competitors and not investing in AI now may in fact jeopardize the long-term future of Apple.”

From MarketWatch

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