the truth

noun

: the real facts about something : the things that are true
Are you telling (me) the truth?
At some point you have to face the simple/hard/honest/plain/naked truth that we failed.
Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth?

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Attorneys for the two former staffers say the gap between Wednesday’s verdict and the reports’ findings is further evidence that the House Republicans’ reports were meant to keep witnesses silent, rather than determine the truth. Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 About the same number of people cheered, telling the truth this time. Chris Willman, Variety, 17 July 2026 Once Debbie learns the truth about her friend and Judith messes up a job, the two go on the run across Europe. Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 17 July 2026 His words are a sign of ignorance of the truth or denial of it. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for the truth

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