heart of the matter
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Legal service providers said at the heart of the matter is upholding due process, protecting children from exploitation and ensuring the federal government follows its own laws.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
At the heart of the matter is actually a question of soccer tactics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
He thanked the US military and Trump for their "assistance" and moved on to the point that for him is the heart of the matter.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
At the heart of the matter are longstanding rules that cap the number of households one broadcaster can reach.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 19, 2026
Let me spell out precisely what I mean by that, for the heart of the matter is here, and the root of my dispute with my country.
From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin
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