heart of the matter
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The film gets to the heart of the matter quickly and stays there, spreading out to make itself comfortable.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
At the heart of the matter are longstanding rules that cap the number of households one company can reach.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
"We have to overlook those comments and remarks and focus on the heart of the matter which is the humanitarian crisis," he added.
From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025
Her dissenting opinions cut through to the heart of the matter.
From Slate • Oct. 20, 2025
If we go to the heart of the matter, they’re useless even for running errands.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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