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
In the end, it is the truth of the matter, not Michael Cohen's attitude.
From Salon • May 28, 2024
I’m constantly shrinking- The truth of the matter is that Father is thinking of business and profit, of shillings and pence.
From "Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village" by Laura Amy Schlitz
