FACT in a Sentence
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420 example sentences for FACT, such as:
1. In fact, hens almost didn't lay eggs.
2. He called attention to the fact that many files were missing.
3. She pretends to various abilities she doesn't, in fact, possess.
4. It's a fact that most deaths from lung cancer are caused by smoking.
5. It's difficult to disentangle hard fact from myth, or truth from lies.
2. He called attention to the fact that many files were missing.
3. She pretends to various abilities she doesn't, in fact, possess.
4. It's a fact that most deaths from lung cancer are caused by smoking.
5. It's difficult to disentangle hard fact from myth, or truth from lies.
Search Quotes from Classic Book Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen |
Meanings and Examples of FACT
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fact
n. a concept whose truth can be proved
n. a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
Classic Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
1 The fact that admiration for his learning mingled with Mattie's wonder at what he taught was not the least part of his pleasure.
2 The fact that he had no right to show his feelings, and thus provoke the expression of hers, made him attach a fantastic importance to every change in her look and tone.
3 The kitchen was a poor place, not "spruce" and shining as his mother had kept it in his boyhood; but it was surprising what a homelike look the mere fact of Zeena's absence gave it.
4 The mere fact of obeying her orders, of feeling free to go about his business again and talk with other men, restored his shaken balance and magnified his sense of what he owed her.
5 But the planters' ladies and the planters' slaves could not overlook the fact that he was not born a gentleman, even if their men folks could.
6 For this and other reasons, Gerald's family was not inclined to view the fatal outcome of this quarrel as anything very serious, except for the fact that it was charged with serious consequences.
7 Jonas was a Yankee and a bachelor, and the fact that he was an overseer forever barred him from any contact with the County social life.
8 The green plaid taffeta, frothing with flounces and each flounce edged in green velvet ribbon, was most becoming, in fact her favorite dress, for it darkened her eyes to emerald.
9 In fact, the mothers of all her girl friends impressed on their daughters the necessity of being helpless, clinging, doe-eyed creatures.
10 In fact, hens almost didn't lay eggs.
11 In fact, he knew she would never recover should she learn that her daughters had been exposed to so frank a conversation.
12 Ashley had made no attempt to join the circle about her, in fact she had not had a word alone with him since arriving, or even spoken to him since their first greeting.
13 He only looked up at Melanie and talked on, and Melanie looked down at him with an expression that radiated the fact that she belonged to him.
14 The prospect looked brighter to Scarlett, so bright in fact that she turned beaming eyes on Charles and smiled from pure joy.
15 She felt little affection for the child, hide the fact though she might.
Example Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
1 I hope my teacher will take into account the fact that I was ill just before the exams when she marks my paper.
2 It is an unpalatable fact of life that the most deserving people do not often achieve the most success.
3 The fact that he is your brother-in-law should not affect your decision.
4 One fact is indisputable - this must never be allowed to happen again.
5 Although purists may object to split infinitives, like 'to boldly go', the fact is, they are commonly used.
6 Some would argue this was no burden in fact, and that she should count her blessings.
7 He called attention to the fact that many files were missing.
8 Our crime against criminals lies in the fact that we treat them like rascals.
9 It's difficult to disentangle hard fact from myth, or truth from lies.
10 She pretends to various abilities she doesn't, in fact, possess.
11 People should wake up to the fact that people with disabilities have got a vote as well.
12 The fact that he is so young makes his achievements even more impressive.
13 English became the official language for business in spite of the fact that the population was largely Chinese.
14 It's a well-known fact that smoking can cause lung cancer.
15 It's a fact that most deaths from lung cancer are caused by smoking.