the matter

Idioms  

1. see what's the matter.

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Example Sentences

CNBC, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that Oracle was slashing thousands of workers.

From Los Angeles Times

The government filed a motion to dismiss the case late last year, arguing that the federal court did not have jurisdiction over the matter.

From Salon

Cliffwater also recently sold an interest in a roughly $1 billion loan portfolio that it will continue to manage, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal

GM initially pressed Magna for more capacity in St. Clair than the supplier was willing to build, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Shares of the social media company surged 14.4% to $4.60 after Bloomberg, citing ”people familiar with the matter,” reported the activist investor sent a letter to Snap CEO and co-founder Evan Spiegel outlining a strategy to boost Snap share prices to more than $26.

From Barron's