be a matter of

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They liked the campaign’s view that if your family has poor health outcomes, it must be a matter of individual failure, whether it’s taking Tylenol or failing to feed kids organic food.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

But in the end, it will still be a matter of Intel’s manufacturing technology, and whether it can get the elusive large outside customer to buy into it.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Professional victim support is essential and "can sometimes even be a matter of life and death" due to the shame, intense fear, despair and constant pressure being so overwhelming.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“It would just be a matter of sitting down,” she said, “and figuring out the best one for the elephants.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The fledgling Hippogriff should be ready to fly within a week, though it will be a matter of months before it is able to accompany its parent on longer journeys.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling