Example Sentences

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The moment that was mattering so abominably to her poor, kind friend belonged to a time that was not her time.

From Mary Olivier: a Life by Sinclair, May

"Fortunately it doesn't matter, as Julian is late too," said Mrs. Maldon insincerely, for it was mattering very much.

From The Price of Love by Bennett, Arnold