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issue

[ish-oo, is-yoo] / ˈɪʃ u, ˈɪs yu /


NOUN
edition of publication
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Usage

What are other ways to say issue? The verb issue is often used of a number of persons, a mass of matter, or a volume of smoke, sound, or the like, coming forth through any outlet or outlets: The crowd issued from the building. Emerge is used of coming forth from a place shut off from view, or from concealment, or the like, into sight and notice: The sun emerges from behind the clouds. Emanate is used of intangible things, as light or ideas, spreading from a source: Rumors often emanate from irresponsible persons.

Example Sentences

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Those on Raman’s side of the ULA issue said it was important that she put the motion forward.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

In your friend’s case, her modest assets at least prevented that from becoming a major issue.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

He said last month that the airline was giving the issue its full attention.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

These issues are also not usually identified in surveys, meaning people may buy a home without realising it has an issue.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“Respects them, yes. No issue with owls as far as I know.”

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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