truth of the matter
Example Sentences
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"The truth of the matter is that it's very difficult to find something negative around this World Cup," Infantino told a business conference in Beverly Hills this week.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
It said an ongoing "comprehensive investigation" would ascertain the truth of the matter, which would be "communicated to inform and reassure the public".
From BBC • Jan. 13, 2025
But the truth of the matter is, I’ve been doing this for so long, I get a lot of repeat business.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024
“But the truth of the matter is our costs are really high and it’s just difficult to make it in retail these days. Survival is the game.”
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2024
The truth of the matter was, there was no telling what Mama would think about me showing up back there with Wishbone.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
