matters

Example Sentences

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It clearly matters a great deal to him.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

He said he would concentrate on local matters and not wider global "geopolitics".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

When India reintroduced a capital-gains tax on listed equities in 2018—and raised rates in 2024—it made matters worse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

We argued that the government shouldn’t be allowed to punish American citizens while forbidding them from publicly disputing the accusations, aside from grave matters of national security.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

All have trouble making decisions on personal or social matters.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman