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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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In fact, multiple studies have found that 46% of American adults don’t have enough savings to cover three months’ worth of essential expenses.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

In fact, the sale of four equity positions helped cover the March-quarter dividend.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

In fact, many experts say high housing prices and other factors continue to make more affordable cities outside California very attractive, especially to younger people.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

In fact, updated data in March found that despite the bans and restrictions, the number of abortions in America have remained the same.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

In fact, at that moment I felt sure that Daniel Boone would have been proud of me.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

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