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matter

[mat-er] / ˈmæt ər /








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While Abel presented his first shareholder letter to Buffett before its publication, Buffett kept a light touch with his edits, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The valuation of the San Diego Padres in a deal to sell the team to private-equity billionaire José E. Feliciano and his wife, Kwanza Jones, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

According to people not authorized to speak on the matter, both are expected to be out four to six weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Others called for the Iranian authorities to clarify the matter.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The voice in my head that’s Dad’s reminds me that it’s fine, that it doesn’t matter when we celebrate it, that it’s the thought that counts.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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