ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FACT
From Latin factum something done, from factus made, from facere to make.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FACT»
The term «fact» is very widely used and occupies the
1.944 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «FACT»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
fact.
If it weren't for the fact that the TV set and the refrigerator are so far apart, some of us wouldn't get any exercise at all.
The fact that the movement was carried on by women who, for the most part, had no money of their own and were totally inexperienced in organization, and that they won their fight in about two generations, makes a story often dramatic and always worth preserving.
Man's nature is fundamentally good, or perhaps it is neither good nor evil. In any case, man is something to work on. We must hold fast to this fact - man is something to work on.
I think what separates me from the candidates is the fact that I have a proven track record of being a fighter. A fighting for what people believe in, whether it is popular or not. Despite the opposition, I stand true. Because people know that I will do what I say. And that I say what I do.
I don't care about the rules. In fact, if I don't break the rules at least 10 times in every song then I'm not doing my job properly.
A fact in itself is nothing. It is valuable only for the idea attached to it, or for the proof which it furnishes.
Temptation is as old as time; or at least, the history of temptation extends as far back as the moment Eve gave Adam that serpent's apple. But what sets the lady apart from the tramp is the ability to acknowledge she needs to clean up her act - and then, of course, the fact that she actually does clean up her act.
In fact at home I sometimes like to be quiet and hear the sounds of the world outside.
In fact, it is Shakespeare who gives us the map of the mind. It is Shakespeare who invents Freudian Psychology. Freud finds ways of translating it into supposedly analytical vocabulary.
The most important American addition to the World Experience was the simple surprising fact of America. We have helped prepare mankind for all its later surprises.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FACT»
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fact in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
fact and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The National Geographic Bee Ultimate
Fact Book: Countries A to Z
Whether you are studying for a test at school of just seeking to expand you knowledge of the world, you'll find this to be an invaluable tool.
2
The Official Chuck Norris
Fact Book: 101 of Chuck's Favorite ...
For the first time, Norris gives readers not only his favorite "facts about himself, but also the stories behind the facts and the code by which he lives his life. Who is the "real" Chuck Norris?
3
In
Fact: The Best of Creative Nonfiction
A collection of twenty-five narrative essays originally published in the journal, Creative Nonfiction, includes works by Lauren Slater, John Edgar Wideman, and John McPhee, with commentary by the authors following their pieces.
4
Beauty Therapy
Fact File
Updated to cover new trends, this title includes all underpinning knowledge for the skills you will need in your practice as a beauty therapist.
Depicts the arguments, negotiations and revisions that took place in extensive correspondence between an essayist and his fact-checker as they tried to determine the boundaries of literary nonfiction and offers a discussion on the ...
John D'Agata, Jim Fingal, 2012
6
The Art of
Fact: A Historical Anthology of Literary Journalism
Historical and international in scope, a unique anthology traces the course of literary journalism and nonfiction prose from its origins in the eighteenth century to today, from Daniel Defoe to Joseph Mitchell to Richard Ben Cramer. 15,000 ...
Kevin Kerrane, Ben Yagoda, 1998
7
A Culture of
Fact: England, 1550-1720
Shapiro also recounts how England's preoccupation with the fact influenced historiography, religion, and literature—which saw the creation of a fact-oriented fictional genre, the novel.
8
Fighter's Fact Book 2: Street Fighting Essentials
The skills taught here are not for the faint hearted. These are hardcore techniques intended to save your life or the life of a loved one.
Loren W. Christensen, 2007
9
The
Fact Checker's Bible: A Guide to Getting It Right
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Sarah Harrison Smith, 2007
10
True Enough: Learning to Live in a Post-
Fact Society
Make no mistake: this is no run-of-the-mill exposé of media bias, but a sophisticated analysis of the ways and means by which lies and distortions do so well in today's fractured, cynical media world." —Todd Gitlin, Professor of ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FACT»
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fact is used in the context of the following news items.
Fact Or Fiction: Beauty Myths
Fact or Fiction: Certain foods cause acne. The people 10TV asked all agreed that this was a fact. They were ready to blame anything from pop ... «10TV, Jul 15»
Fact or Fiction: Two Giants with 1000 receiving yards?
JOHN SCHMEELK: Fact - And I will be bold enough to predict it will be Odell Beckham Jr. and Victor Cruz. Rueben Randle should finish with around 750-800. «Giants.com, Jul 15»
The Reunion review – testing the boundary between fact and fiction
Anna Odell scandalises a school reunion with accusations of bullying. Then she shows her film of the event to 'real' former classmates … «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Fact or Fiction: Latest on Cole Hamels and Hottest MLB Trade …
Watch as Stephen Nelson and Bleacher Report MLB Analyst Scott Miller discuss what is fact and what is fiction surrounding the MLB trade ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
Fact-checking Jeb Bush: If Americans work more hours, economy …
Fact-checking Jeb Bush: If Americans work more hours, economy will grow. The Republican presidential candidate says that people need to ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
UFC 189 Fact or Fiction: Can Conor McGregor Fulfill His …
If nothing else, it'll be nice to finally do some fact-checking on McGregor's ... Fact or Fiction: Conor McGregor emerges from UFC 189 as the new ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
Fact Check: Are robbers really stalking victims at light rail stations?
It's a scary claim that KOMO-TV is making and it needs to be fact checked. KOMO reports of a serious problem where thieves, working in teams, ... «MyNorthwest.com, Jul 15»
Not a matter of fact
FACT: Ever heard the term skinny fat? According to researchers at Mayo Clinic, US, over half of socalled normal weight adults fall into this ... «Mumbai Mirror, Jul 15»
FACT SHEET: Administration Cybersecurity Efforts 2015
Included in this fact sheet are some of the achievements of this Administration in just the last six months. Since cybersecurity is about managing ... «Whitehouse.gov, Jul 15»
FACT SHEET: Convening Manufacturing Leaders to Strengthen the …
FACT SHEET: Convening Manufacturing Leaders to Strengthen the Innovative Capabilities of the U.S. Supply Chain, including Small ... «Whitehouse.gov, Jul 15»
