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Example Sentences
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"No matter where we're at... this game is special," said the quarterback.
From Barron's
It is hard to pinpoint a moment in history when businessmen have held such direct sway over matters of war and peace.
“I think he was injured before,” McVay said, “but it certainly didn’t help matters and it’s definitely not stuff we want in our game.”
From Los Angeles Times
The researchers said their study demonstrated "the pressing matter of exploring a possible decrease in learning skills".
From BBC
They also often isolate themselves, which makes matters worse.
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