real issue

Example Sentences

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But to me, Dahlia, the real issue about civility isn’t just judge to judge.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

“Obviously, the real issue in this country with the homeownership rate isn’t the credit score — it’s that housing prices are so damn high,” Wu told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

“The real issue though is the oil markets are just guessing right now at what is going to happen. It’s a time of extreme volatility,” Borenstein said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

“There’s a real issue here. It isn’t just a market tantrum.”

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Mrs. Allen said, “Well, I think the real issue is Mrs. Granger’s reaction to a harmless little experiment with language—it’s an overreaction, don’t you think so, Tom?”

From "Frindle" by Andrew Clements