The matter began in a seemingly minor and common kind of traffic confrontation.

I shall begin, I think, where the matter began for me.

I let him conduct all negotiations with you until matters began to move.

In the spring of 755, matters were beginning to come to a head.

He knew, however, that the matter was just beginning.

Goodness didn't want that to happen just when matters were beginning to look promising.

Then the matter began to leak out - she was worried about money.

In a few weeks, mortal time, I believe the matter of the divorce will begin moving again.

In the surrounding area, invisible and subtle, matter began to move.

The war might have been over, but other matters were just beginning.