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matter-of-fact



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"There's something about being with someone who's very familiar with the process, who is matter-of-fact and at home with it and compassionate - that really helps," Behrens says.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The scariest man in music these days is a trim, antsy, matter-of-fact ex-physicist named Mikey Shulman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

“All the President’s Men” underscores that sentiment with its matter-of-fact final shot, watching a teletype machine writing out years of front-page headlines leading to Nixon’s resignation.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

The tone was matter-of-fact, direct, resolute, but moments of fear crept in.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2026

“I bet she’s jealous,” said Eevie in a matter-of-fact tone, taking a gulp of water.

From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder




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