Example sentences of "fact rather [conj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Suspicion will be laid to rest by fact rather than hearsay and rumour . ’ |
| 2 | On the level of fact rather than speculation , many schools have experienced or are experiencing the stresses of amalgamations of various sorts , both whole school and for instance in the creation of sixth form consortia . |
| 3 | In fact , black holes can now be said to be really matters of science fact rather than science fiction . |
| 4 | At that time the Particular Baptists were meeting in a private house and it may have been that fact rather than family disagreements on doctrinal issues which led to her being baptized at Netherfield Independent chapel on 6 August 1817 . |
| 5 | The weakness of the case is the fact that the managing director 's wife has other employment , as this problem is likely to be settled on facts rather than legislation . |
| 6 | The most obvious is that it helps you prepare your position so that it is based on facts rather than speculation or wishful thinking . |