truth of the matter
Example Sentences
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The truth of the matter was, we had a far bigger problem than adjusting to being married.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
"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
The truth of the matter has not yet been litigated.
From Slate • Jul. 23, 2025
"The truth of the matter is there was no confrontation, with Nuno or with others, either on the pitch or inside the stadium," the club added.
From BBC • May 13, 2025
She never broke down, but that split second when the truth of the matter flashed across her face was all I needed to know it was there.
From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds
