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mattering - definition and meaning
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verb matter .
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In the case of vanilla, chocolate, and Earl Grey, I think what ends up mattering is how the tea tastes after all that.
Daily Tea: March 27, 2010 | Tea Derivations 2010
The Internet will become more-and-more sensationalised with the only thing mattering is page views and not the niche value of your content.
Behavioural advertising should reward niche sites « Squash 2009
In the case of vanilla, chocolate, and Earl Grey, I think what ends up mattering is how the tea tastes after all that.
2010 March | Tea Derivations 2010
The Internet will become more-and-more sensationalised with the only thing mattering is page views and not the niche value of your content.
2009 March « Squash 2009
In some ways, this confirms our own existence, because most of our mattering is in the context of one another.
Archive 2007-02-01 2007
In some ways, this confirms our own existence, because most of our mattering is in the context of one another.
About Me 2007
People were understandably excited by the idea of mattering to someone in a place that -- let's face it -- doesn't matter to most.
Chuck Lippstreu: In Nebraska, It's Not Just The Size Of Our Caucus... 2008
At that level, "mattering " and "not mattering" seem to mean the same thing, I think.
Epiphany: You Matter Fresca 2010
He very much matters, however, in both the public and personal senses of popes "mattering "; one just has to look closer and deeper to discern the imprint of the shoes of this fisherman.
How Benedict XVI Will Make History 2008
Because value or 'mattering ' is not a fixed property, it is defined by those who use it.
Practicing trust 2008
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