subject matter

Example Sentences

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Typically, this type of work would be handled by a less senior attorney at the department who had more direct involvement with the subject matter at hand, the former official said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Gouyon said Attenborough always made sure to direct the viewer's gaze back to the subject matter.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

It’s the combination of storytelling chops, genuine enthusiasm, and subject matter expertise that makes this film exponentially better than your average band documentary.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

But she was conscious of the subject matter and "definitely felt a responsibility to handle the topic with care", she says.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

A nationalistic approach also began informing his choice of subject matter, especially after the Germans defeated the French in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall