mattered

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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

A loan’s starting point—an indication of whether there were pre-existing concerns about a company—also mattered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Gonzalez, Doku and O'Reilly came on together, a nod to what Guardiola now knew mattered more than ever.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Over two visits to the new building, getting my physical bearings mattered less and less as I surrendered to the generative sensations of not knowing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

There were people here that mattered to him, people who deserved someone to look out for them.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat