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truth of the matter



NOUN
what's what
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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

But the truth of the matter is, I’ve been doing this for so long, I get a lot of repeat business.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024

“The truth of the matter is I’m having one hell of a time getting enough cars to fill my orders. Why, I’ve got a list of people who want them.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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