matters

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The commodity price surge matters significantly in supermarkets, but less so in cafes, which are now in the business of selling experiences, rather than drinks.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

That matters because smaller plankton generally support less productive food webs, leaving less energy and food available for larger marine animals higher up the chain.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Higher production, for now, matters even more than oil prices or the certification of new planes.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Details that have leaked about the proposed deal haven’t helped matters.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

I wouldn’t have to be like my aunt Tess, marching in front of the White House for the right to vote on political matters I’d never even cared much about.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse