be a matter of

Example Sentences

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They liked the campaign’s view that if your family has poor health outcomes, it must be a matter of individual failure, whether it’s taking Tylenol or failing to feed kids organic food.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

But in the end, it will still be a matter of Intel’s manufacturing technology, and whether it can get the elusive large outside customer to buy into it.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

“It would just be a matter of sitting down,” she said, “and figuring out the best one for the elephants.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

"I think it's only going to be a matter of time before Brooklyn takes a good look at himself," the chef said.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

“Paul will take great care of you. And he’ll do everything he can to find your missing agent—that will be a matter of pride for him. He’s never lost any of his circuit before.”

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein