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
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
Andrew RT Davies had insisted that his choice of words was "a matter of opinion".
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 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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