"Perhaps we might be able to consider the matter closed."

We have considered this matter closed for more than a year.

The tax was paid in full and the matter closed within four weeks.

The Committee found that no further action was necessary and considered the matter closed.

Her tone, now icy, made it clear that she considered the matter closed.

The matter closed, he turned his back on the unfortunate man.

No one accepted the challenge, and the Council declared the matter closed.

Most men, I suppose, would have considered the matter closed.

In the end, they decided to issue him a citizen's card and consider the matter closed.

"I consider this matter closed," he said in ending his statement.