heart of the matter
Example Sentences
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At the heart of the matter is actually a question of soccer tactics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
He thanked the US military and Trump for their "assistance" and moved on to the point that for him is the heart of the matter.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
The film gets to the heart of the matter quickly and stays there, spreading out to make itself comfortable.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
At the heart of the matter are longstanding rules that cap the number of households one broadcaster can reach.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
She broke her pattern only when Knabe finally asked her the question that went right to the heart of the matter.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
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