in fact

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: in truth
He looks younger, but in fact, he is 60 years old.

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Instead, Lukas quite testily explains that the video the Outsiders have seen of a pristine environment outside the silo is in fact a fake, fed into the Cleaners’ helmets to dupe them into cleaning. Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 July 2026 And in fact, one in five users (22%) watch while using the toilet. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 July 2026 Soon after Young’s interception — the next 11-on-11 series, in fact — the fourth-year quarterback saw rookie wideout Chris Brazzell break free from Lee on a deep route and haul in a deep touchdown catch. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026 Expanding the history of the West is in fact godly work at a moment when Black and Native studies are being threatened, in both elementary schools and the highest halls of higher ed. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in fact

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“In fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20fact. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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