In fact
In fact adverb - In reality or actuality.
Both terms in one sentence
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In fact, Edwin's later Character Development out of this trope means he got off lightly.
Source: Super Loser -
In fact, it is so lightly used that you can find a seat at rush hour on most days.
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In fact, keeping the third class passengers waiting behind locked doors to drown while the wealthy passengers are placed on lightly-occupied rescue boats is even more reminiscent of this.
Source: Film / Titanic (1997)
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