The fact that they paused at all, however, gave him another idea.

But on second thought the fact gave me renewed hope.

Its central position and the fact of a clearly higher population have given the town this role.

But the very fact that we have the money gives us an edge.

"His encouragement, and the fact he was moving up while others were coming down, gave them a sense of security."

The fact that they were happy gave them a reason to struggle on.

But the fact that it was gone gave him his chance.

"But the fact that she is still alive gives good cause for hope."

The fact that he was willing to consider it at all gave her hope.

And the very fact that it can happen has given me my idea.