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

The subsequent arguments on social media such as X have often been marked by a distemper out of any proportion to the subject matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The server's moderators said posting about such subject matter would get him banned, and he never returned.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 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

Part of the song’s popularity is the subject matter.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin