subject matter

Example Sentences

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Typically, this type of work would be handled by a less senior attorney at the department who had more direct involvement with the subject matter at hand, the former official said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

It’s the combination of storytelling chops, genuine enthusiasm, and subject matter expertise that makes this film exponentially better than your average band documentary.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

But she was conscious of the subject matter and "definitely felt a responsibility to handle the topic with care", she says.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Some common subject matter, but rather different approaches!

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Nanotechnology, a Jesse-obsession, was a subject matter so arcane and technical it’s almost impossible for non-geeks to grasp.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz