in fact

Idioms  

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

A decade ago, if you invested in the S&P 500 you were in fact buying a diversified portfolio.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

Of course, O'Neill has seen this all before - fairly recently, in fact.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

Last year, New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a $1 billion settlement with Yellowstone Capital over allegations that it issued MCAs that were, in fact, illegal high-interest loans in disguise.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

"What in fact happened was these women have realised they are not alone and have bravely come before you to tell the truth."

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

The only part she left out, in fact, was Miss Mortimer’s request that she not investigate the matter further.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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