it is a fact that

it is a fact that
it is a fact that phrase
used for emphasizing a statement

It is an undeniable fact that most people break the speed limit.

Thesaurus: ways of emphasizing what you are sayinghyponym to emphasize what you are sayingsynonym
Main entry: fact

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