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Definition the fact that in British 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 divorce may be partly due to the fact that people live longer.

Example

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

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Definition the fact that in British English