matter of opinion
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
The price isn’t a matter of opinion; it’s a number.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
Whether this was necessary is a matter of opinion.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2026
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
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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