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Used with adjectives:
"
We need to consider all of the important facts."
(important, relevant)
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She told me some interesting facts."
(interesting, fascinating)
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They are looking at the hard facts in this case."
(hard, concrete, true, undeniable, obvious, plain)
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We are reading about the harsh facts of the Civil War."
(harsh, sad, unpleasant, bare)
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He detailed the known facts of his research."
(known, proven)
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It is a well-known fact that his statement is untrue."
(well-known, little-known)
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The mere fact that you called shows you care."
(mere)
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They are investigating the historical facts of the case."
(historical, scientific)
Used with verbs:
"
We know the facts in this case."
(know, have, be + aware of, understand)
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Good reporters always check their facts."
(check)
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We should consider all the facts before making a decision."
(consider, examine, look at)
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He hasn't yet proven the facts."
(proven, established)
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They are gathering all of the facts needed."
(be + gathering, be + collecting)
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She presented the facts she had."
(presented, stated, gave, reported)
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She couldn't explain the facts that disagreed with her claim."
(explain, account for)
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It's time for him to face the facts and move on."
(face, recognize, accept, acknowledge)
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I appreciate the fact that you're trying so hard."
(appreciate)
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They can't seem to learn the basic facts of this process."
(learn, grasp, understand)
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He always wants to deny the facts."
(deny, dispute, forget, ignore, overlook)
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They managed to hide the facts until it was too late."
(hide, conceal, disguise)
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This does not change the fact that they lied."
(change)
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This movie is based on historical facts."
(be + based on)
Used with prepositions:
"
He tried to take credit after the fact."
(after)
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We are examining the facts about global warming."
(about)
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He argued that he was right despite the fact he knew nothing about the situation."
(despite, in spite of)
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We were not surprised by the results given the facts of the case."
(given, due to)
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She said she had completed the project but in fact she didn't."
(in)
