matter-of-fact
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Instead, in Maugham’s estimation, he was “this laborious, honest, matter-of-fact man” who painted—when at his best—“as though the grace of God had descended upon him.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
In her own matter-of-fact way, Grohl shrugs as she acknowledges the inescapable pressure of her last name.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
"There's something about being with someone who's very familiar with the process, who is matter-of-fact and at home with it and compassionate - that really helps," Behrens says.
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
Most of the stories are matter-of-fact, and Bertei avoids the absolute worst consequences for a while before she can’t outrun it any more.
From Salon ● Apr. 14, 2026
Only the fact that she was so matter-of-fact kept me from being startled.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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"Birches" by Robert Frost
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