| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "Alas, it is true" | New York Times | 31 Aug 2025 |
| "Unfortunately, this is true" | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | 31 May 2025 |
| "Unfortunately, it *is* so" | Universal | 05 Oct 2024 |
| "Alas, it is so" | New York Times | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 'I'm afraid it's true' | USA Today | 11 Aug 2023 |