in the matter of
Example Sentences
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He compared the current moment with the time before Covid-19 reshaped the global economy and human interaction in the matter of weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
What once felt like a promising future for the Trojans up front had, in the matter of an afternoon, turned particularly bleak.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2024
"It went from a peaceful protest to mayhem in the matter of a minute," she said.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2024
On Sept. 1, a hearing in the matter of establishing a guardianship for David Shaw was held before a judge in Shelby County Circuit Court.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 29, 2023
After a little politeness in the matter of procedure, “Après vous, Monsieur.”
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
