matter at hand
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"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
The UC proposal would also require the university president to give advance notice of major athletics decisions to inform the board chair and chair of the committee with jurisdiction over the matter at hand.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2022
Judge Cooper insisted in court that the matter at hand in Florida was the State Constitution.
From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2022
Any ambiguity, any tendency to wander from the matter at hand, will introduce grave hazards for the cells, and even more for the host in which they live.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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