the matter
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Some annual contracts with Nielsen exceed $100 million, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Members hear from landlords, tenants and others before a vote on the matter, expected in June.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Second, there’s the matter of the U.S. delegates.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
Jorginho has now confirmed the security guard involved was not employed by Roan and that the "matter is now closed".
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
In their final meeting, Vinny finally put the matter bluntly.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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