matter of opinion
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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But we thought it was a matter of opinion and ignored Mr. Warren, a former political columnist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
At an alarming rate, patients seem to understand medical treatments as a matter of opinion, rather than a thoughtful evaluation of a patient’s health informed by years of learned clinical judgment.
From Slate ● Aug. 1, 2025
Whether or not familiarity breeds contempt is a matter of opinion, yet a change can be as good as a rest, and this tournament is certainly different to the grind through India last autumn.
From BBC ● May 31, 2024
Whether that is good or not is a matter of opinion, but at least at such times these old regulations could have been more easily swept aside and replaced by more seaworthy ones.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2023
That was a matter of opinion, thought Harry.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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