Basis
Fact
Fact noun - The quality of being actual.
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
- Some, in fact, have asserted that I am the only man You-Know-Who ever feared, which - while a bit exaggerated in my opinion - most certainly has a basis in fact.
Source: Fanfic / Princess of the Blacks -
It's never stated whether this has any basis in fact, but considering all the insane things that happen to him on a monthly basis, it wouldn't be surprising.
Source: Comic Book / All-Star Superman -
Aside Glance: Every main character, on a fairly regular basis, except for Billy (in fact, it happens very rarely in Series 4 at all).
Source: Series / Hustle
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