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matter

[mat-er] / ˈmæt ər /








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In a series of social media posts, he demanded explanations from those managing donations and questioned what he described as a lack of clarity over the matter.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

The real plaintiff goal is to loot Bayer, no matter the plain letter of the law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

So how things proceed will matter a great deal.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

The legislation, Assembly Bill 1821, is authored by Democratic Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco, whose district includes Norwalk, Downey and Bell, where legendary scandals are Example 1 of why public records matter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

It was like everything I confided to her didn’t matter.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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