Examples of 'was a matter' in a sentence

Meaning of "was a matter"

The phrase 'was a matter' is a way of referring to a situation, concern, or subject that was significant or important in the past. It may imply that the matter has since been resolved or is no longer relevant. This phrase is often used in storytelling or narrative contexts to emphasize the significance or impact of a particular event or situation

How to use "was a matter" in a sentence

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Remedying that situation was a matter of high priority.
It was a matter of guaranteeing children their full dignity.
Violence against women was a matter of grave concern.
It was a matter of time before they hung someone.
That differentiated treatment was a matter of concern to delegations.
It was a matter for the legislator in each country.
The humanitarian situation was a matter of serious concern.
That was a matter that required further attention.
And which of them won was a matter of indifference.
It was a matter not of definition but of validity or lawfulness.
Trafficking in human beings was a matter of growing concern.
It was a matter of taxes and benefi ts for all.
The lack of accountability was a matter of deep concern.
It was a matter of time before something like this.
The prison situation was a matter of grave concern.

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That was a matter best left to national legislators.
The incidence of suicide was a matter of great concern.
It was a matter of time before he was found dead in an alley.
Reaching land here was a matter of extraordinary luck.
It was a matter of changing the structures of production.
Especially when it was a matter close to the heart.
It was a matter of life and death for him.
I knew in a flash it was a matter of life and death.
That was a matter that needed to be studied further.
Anysuch reclassification was a matter for national law.
It was a matter of life and death in those days.
Horizontal alignment was a matter of moving the trail.
It was a matter of debate during his lifetime as it is now.
What happened next was a matter of pure speculation.
It was a matter of both prestige and national security.
They explained that it was a matter of water condensation.
It was a matter of considerable debate if he should appear at all.
Accident avoidance was a matter of breaking the chain.
It was a matter of time before we were gonna get money.
The amount of lost wages was a matter of contention.
It was a matter of taking control of the situation.
Member said that this was a matter of arithmetic.
It was a matter of one year from cohabitation to suicide.
His teaching itself was a matter of consistent work.
It was a matter of time before he left the country.
The choice of subject was a matter of editorial discretion.
It was a matter of either heating the house or eating.
I think in the end it was a matter of bad luck.
That was a matter of life and death.
His strangeness was a matter for him.
This was a matter of do or die for the company.
Climbing this one was a matter of honor now.
It was a matter of opinion what constituted a major industry.
Their discovery was a matter of pure chance.
It was a matter of who was best able to exploit resources.

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