heart of the matter
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At the heart of the matter are longstanding rules that cap the number of households one company can reach.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
And then — the heart of the matter — curate a vibe.
From Salon • Nov. 25, 2025
At the heart of the matter are credit-card interchange fees, which merchants pony up when shoppers pay with plastic.
From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025
Clark gets right to the heart of the matter from the jump, writing, “What do you call a scone crossed with a jam cake and a cinnamon roll?”
From Slate • Oct. 25, 2024
She took her time explaining the heart of the matter as she slipped her everyday bonnet from her head and substituted the flouncy, feathery one in its place.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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