matters
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Neither designation is inherently correct; what matters is understanding which one you’ve chosen and whether it reflects your wishes.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Waiting for a tame CPI reading as the rationale for holding, he said, misses what Warsh actually emphasized—that it’s the underlying trend that matters, and the trend is still too high.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
On top of the ongoing impact of the use of fossil fuels, the rise of a powerful El Niño is making matters worse, the researchers have said.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
She adds that honesty really matters and you should be truthful about your experience and confident in what you can offer.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
I consider using the lake samples, but I can’t be sure what caused this and if that would make matters worse.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
