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The law and its subsequent reauthorizations ultimately made sure that minority citizens’ votes mattered, outlawing policies, such as gerrymandered maps, that watered down their political power.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

Richard Hunt, director at Liquidation Centre, said the broader high street context mattered, as UK retailers in general have faced rising rents, higher business rates and lower foot traffic.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

What mattered were bullish growth narratives or updates about future science projects such as robotaxis and humanoid robots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

“But either way, whenever I saw one of those displays on someone’s desk, it mattered to me to know that my teammates and I had considered everything about it.”

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Those that mattered to a six-year-old, at any rate.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson