(as a|in) point of fact

used to introduce a statement that provides factual information or clarifies a point with accuracy

The media often portrays the situation inaccurately; in point of fact, crime rates have been steadily declining over the past decade.
As a point of fact, the company's revenue increased by 20% last quarter, contrary to rumors of decline.
In point of fact, the company was founded in 1995, not 1997 as commonly believed.
As a point of fact, the research study was conducted over a period of three years, not two.
In point of fact, the Earth is not perfectly round; it's slightly flattened at the poles and bulges at the equator.

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