heart of the matter
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But even that doesn’t really get to the heart of the matter.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
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
The film gets to the heart of the matter quickly and stays there, spreading out to make itself comfortable.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2026
He decided to begin with the most obvious question, to get to the heart of the matter, and so he asked, “Is it really pain you feel, Mrs. Das, or is it guilt?”
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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