matters

Example Sentences

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What matters now is the chance to see their sons and husbands one last time, they say.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

While working as an international journalist in Nepal, she wrote for the Kathmandu Post on matters of U.S. international policy, student visas and the justice system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

But what matters is whether a charitable endeavor actually helps people lead better lives, including by escaping poverty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Complicating matters was an earlier-than-usual Memorial Day holiday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

It was an odd slant, since at that point Bobby had no intention of isolating himself or turning down money; he was just tending to personal matters that he’d neglected for years.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady