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matter

[mat-er] / ˈmæt ər /








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Höttges plans to retire at the end of 2028 and wants the right successor to be found first, said people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

A Serco spokesperson said: "An incident occurred on the evening of Monday 8 June in Woolwich. The matter is under investigation."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The SpaceX IPO order book closes today, according to people familiar with the matter.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Its vast network of high-speed servers ensures smooth, buffer-free viewing no matter where you are.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

I wanted to show that I understood the seriousness of the matter and appreciated that I was the one he’d chosen to confide in.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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