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Definition the fact that in American English

the fact that phrase

phrase
1

used after expressions such as "due to" or "in view of" when you are giving some extra information

Example

The increase in the rate of divorce may be partly due to the fact that people live longer.

Example

Some topics were not discussed in view of the fact that there were children present.

Example

I don't like early mornings anyway, apart from the fact that I hardly slept last night.

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Definition the fact that in American English