as a matter of fact
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“We know as a matter of fact they can easily bring a significant number of dead hostages and give them back,” Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said Thursday.
Actually, as a matter of fact, we didn't.
From BBC
“In Los Angeles right now — today, as a matter of fact — we have agents out on the streets right now making apprehensions, as you and I are speaking,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
The reply was certain, “Yes ... I intend to write more than one book, as a matter of fact.”
From Los Angeles Times
“I said, ‘Yes, as a matter of fact, I did.’
From Los Angeles Times
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