matter at hand
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The Constitution limits federal courts to deciding only cases brought by parties with standing—that is, a concrete injury sufficient to give them a stake in the matter at hand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Despite the very serious subject matter at hand, attending the Diddy trial in lower Manhattan can feel a bit like begging for entry into “New York’s hottest club.”
From Slate ● Jun. 10, 2025
"The sensitivity of the matter at hand - as in all legal and court proceedings - determines that use of AI-assisted tools is limited, and human expertise prioritised," Acolad said.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2023
Prior to the aftermath of this year's midterm elections, the nation received word of a far more pressing — and dare we say, thirsty — matter at hand.
From Salon ● Nov. 10, 2022
“Back to the matter at hand, though,” he says.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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