matter-of-fact
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“As a matter of fact, I haven’t blown any money going to the Knicks in the NBA Finals in over 25 years.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
And this therapist said to me, just matter of fact, “What a shame it would be to show up anywhere at 45 years old not covered in scars.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
“As a matter of fact, I agreed with them.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2025
Ms Hodson wrote: "I asked him about the incident at his admissions meeting and he was monotone, emotionless and very matter of fact about his intentions."
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025
It occurred to him that he took this windfall in a fashion dangerously close to matter of fact but still he said what he had said before.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
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