verifiable information, or an account of sth, that has really happened, as contrasted with imagined or invented incidents

The historic detail in the Cadfael books is so accurate, and the fact and fiction so skilfully mingled, that many people believe that Brother Cadfael was a real figure.  BNCI

In facing such a directly political proposal, mainstream reviews reverted to some tried and trusted critical tools in order to reaffirm the gap between fact and fiction, politics and culture, that the film is attempting to narrow.  BNCI

Over the centuries, the stories have been altered until the boundaries of fact and fiction have been irrevocably obscured but it is wrong to be too quickly dismissive when judging the sources of nursery rhymes or other traditional tales.  BNCI

(items of) precise information, esp. in spoken or unspoken contrast with ideas, theories or generalized statements

If you need to give an interview or a presentation about diabetes, or if you need to lobby on behalf of people with diabetes, you will need some facts and figures to support your argument. WebC

This is not an Olympic site (either in size or in relation to sports), but it does contain some interesting facts and figures that might help to understand the shape of future Olympic Games and the world in which we live.  WebC

These tables, charts, and maps include facts and figures about source reduction, recycling, and disposal.  WebC

be less than a required, satisfactory or desired standard

Plan to save Northwest salmon falls short, report says... WebC

Park Police budget request falls short of chief's estimate. WebC

Iraq's daily oil output falls short of Cheney's predictions.
 WebC

act with strong commitment to sth

So in contrast to the mediator, who fears and avoids conflict, the followers of Jesus are fully equipped to fight the good fight of faith.  BNCI

Imagine him appealing to America to come in quickly, fight the good fight with us, shoulder to shoulder.  BNCI

What about that man who kept buying copies of Fight the Good Fight by Angela Truebridge? BNCI

do as sb else has done

This friend was the first person he heard pray spontaneously (without reading out of a prayer book) and Richard soon learned to follow his example.  BNCI

 Many of the teachers began acting the same way, believing the Headmaster might punish them too if they didn't follow his example.  BNCI

It did the rector's heart good to see a man among his small flock, and he hoped that others might follow his example.  BNCI

a situation, subject, remark, event that provides material fro thought that requires to be carefully considered

At the very least, the exhibition provides food for thought: as the 21st century nears, do we really want architecture that looks as if it was built in the 18th?  bNCI

As for Mozart himself, who had married the sister of the woman he loved, the subject of Cosi must surely have given him food for thought.  BNCI

His study certainly provides food for thought, though.  BNCI

not the exact or best word but good enough for the situation

What browser feature (for want of a better word) do people see going mainstream (or more mainstream) in the coming year?  Google

For want of a better word they are church attendees only, or you could
say pew warmers with very limited knowledge of the bible.Google

This subject is vast and I would
suggest you need to serve your apprenticeship - for want of a better word. Google