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
In fact, the whole series is about her running from the truth of the matter.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024
The truth of the matter quickly dawned on her.
From BBC • Sep. 6, 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
His wife complained even more, but the truth of the matter was that nothing much had hap- pened in a criminal way since Horace had been deputy.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
