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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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He suffered a gearbox problem and then a front-wing issue in qualifying in China, which may well have denied him pole.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s because almost all of the major investment banks, led by Goldman Sachs, are underwriters of this massive stock issue, so they have an incentive to get the shares out the door promptly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Mindy Romero, director of the Center for Inclusive Democracy in California, challenged the narrative that California has a problem and suggested that people should look at the issue from a different perspective.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Even if it’s a small issue — like a broken shower or heat ring on a wooden cabinet — it can cost a few hundred dollars to have it repaired.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

I kind of have an issue with worrying.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell




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