In (a) matter of
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https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/global-markets-plunged-into-turmoil-but-stabilise-in-matter-of-hours-heres-why-a7406971.html
The headline of an article in "Independent" reads: "Global market plunged into turmoil, but stabilise in matter of hours." Is it common to say "in matter of hours/seconds, etc.? Longman Dictionary says "in a matter of..." and there is no other option, but I don't suspect that there's a mistake in the headline.
Does it mean that sometimes you can drop the article?
Thank you
Top answer
Headlines commonly omit minor words. A headline is seldom a complete sentence.
- Headlines commonly omit minor words.
- A headline is seldom a complete sentence.
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Headlines commonly omit minor words. A headline is seldom a complete sentence.
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