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matter

[mat-er] / ˈmæt ər /








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Withdrawal rates matter, but so do asset allocation and tax planning.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

While each provides valuable insights, none offers a complete explanation of how life emerged from nonliving matter.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Defense spending will likely increase, but cybersecurity will matter just as much as physical security.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Enfield Council said it had reported a case of criminal damage to the Met Police at the time of the felling, however it is understood the force has deemed it a civil matter.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It’s only a matter of time before Japanese ground forces overrun the city.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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