matters

Example Sentences

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We live at a time when popular opinion seemingly matters less than ever.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Like it does with equities, diversification matters with bonds.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

It also bars government agencies from pursuing claims against Trump in matters that were pending or could have been pending as of the date of the settlement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The timing of the case matters because surveillance capacity is only accelerating.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

To make matters worse, phone lines that should have allowed the emergency response team to communicate with the operators in the control rooms were down.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland