be a matter of

Example Sentences

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Nonetheless, with AI becoming increasingly ubiquitous, it might only be a matter of time before most people are taking robot recommendations.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

U.S. support for Taiwan’s democratic movement used to be a matter of principle.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

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

"I think it's only going to be a matter of time before Brooklyn takes a good look at himself," the chef said.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

“Paul will take great care of you. And he’ll do everything he can to find your missing agent—that will be a matter of pride for him. He’s never lost any of his circuit before.”

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein