Nothing further was done toward plans for a new library structure and in time the matter was all but dropped.

Chekov was perfectly willing to let the other matter simply drop, but knew enough to nod.

This was asked of you which you refused, and the matter dropped.

Now can you understand why I'm neither ready nor willing to quietly let the matter drop?

The matter dropped and, after a few more drinks, was forgotten.

Please thank General Simms and tell him to consider the matter dropped.

Hannah hoped he would accept her decision graciously and let matters drop between them.

They were threatened with committal to the Tower, but the matter dropped.

A plurality (39 percent) want the matter dropped entirely.

The funds were returned and the matter dropped.