subject matter
Example Sentences
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Measure gravity by the statute’s subject matter rather than the defendant’s conduct and proportionality review approves everything.
From Slate ● Jul. 28, 2026
"The subject matter we write about is queer in its essence, and so are our life experiences," says McPherson.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
By contrast, quotes from subject matter experts, particularly university professors, were generally far more accurate.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
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
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
