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to tell the truth She told authorities she had been home that night when in fact witnesses reported seeing her in town.

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not merely this but also Blue whales are the biggest animals on Earth, and in fact, they can weigh up to 200 tons.

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Recent Examples of in fact Kelly said that too often medical records note only a concussion, which is in fact a mild traumatic brain injury, but can be overlooked. — Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026 There are also a host of homes and estates available for stays on those spacious grounds (several members of the Hardy family, in fact, also keep homes there). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Kelly said that too often medical records note only a concussion, which is in fact a mild TBI, but can be overlooked. — Julie Watson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 Susanna was pleased, quite charmed, in fact, with this Platonically flavoured analysis. — Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in fact

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