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
But the truth of the matter is, and why social justice movements are so difficult for the people who are on the front lines of them, you’re only hoping to move the needle one inch.
From Salon • Oct. 17, 2025
The truth of the matter has not yet been litigated.
From Slate • Jul. 23, 2025
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
Whatever the truth of the matter, William’s brief letter makes us look again at what we know about her life.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
