heart of the matter
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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
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
His eyes narrowed: whether from our long association, or from many dealings with human beings, and whether one kept silent or spoke to cloak one’s thoughts, he always knew the heart of the matter.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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