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it if you are afraid.
See
Language Note below
IN FACT • AS A MATTER OF FACT
• THE FACT IS (THAT) • ACTUALLY
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To develop a previous statement, you usually use
in fact or as a matter of fact:
The winter of 1940 was very bad. In fact, most people say it was the worst winter they had ever experienced.
Martin doesn’t like his new job. As a matter of fact, he’s thinking of leaving.
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Do not use
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