Certainly that argument can be extended to say that it isn't necessary to have a perfect precedent with exact facts. (vancouvercriminallaw.com)
We can argue all day as to whether the exact facts and figures in these predictions of doom are correct, but the fact is, ecosystems can be destroyed; Lake Erie is dead and supports no life. (religion-online.org)
I must say, you have told the exact facts about life after PhD. (nextscientist.com)