How to Use in fact in a Sentence

in fact

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  • There is a question about whether that kind of truth is in fact inspiring.
    — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
  • The particles are settled, and the scene is clear, and may, in fact, be serene; picture-perfect.
    — Sharon Daniels, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The mega-size convenience store-gas station could, in fact, be approaching its upper limit.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • The hair at the crown is smoothed back but not slick—in fact, there’s a decent amount of volume up top—with virtually no visible part.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 2 July 2026
  • The oil-free formula, however, does, in fact, include glycerin, hexyl laurate, and cellulose gum.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • The user is, in fact, the first point of vulnerability only when the culture of prevention is non-existent.
    — Vicente Pava, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Days of rampant media speculation led up to the big event on Friday, but the Associated Press confirmed the morning of that the nuptials are in fact going down on July 3 at MSG.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 3 July 2026

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