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matter of opinion

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noun

  1. a point open to question; a debatable statement

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"If we no longer have a scientific basis to work from, then everything we discuss here is merely a matter of opinion," the delegate added.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

Matt Miskin, co-chief investment strategist at Manulife John Hancock Investments, says that the second quarter amply highlights the old adage that “earnings are a matter of opinion, while cash flow is a matter of fact.”

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

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

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 Mrs. Clarke was truly in need of a confectioner’s shop was a matter of opinion, but Penelope was too busy timing the children to comment.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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