side issue

Example Sentences

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“So now, instead of focusing on the main issue, the side issue has become the main point. But those main issues remain, and they still need to be addressed in a clear manner.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Farage went on to say the Mail interview was a "side issue" and that the party had to investigate the claims against Lowe.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2025

“This is not a minor side issue — this is how the systems are built. It is existential for these companies to be able to use this amount of data.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2024

Time after time, the real issue stands before us, and we find ourselves baying after some side issue of far less importance.

From Salon • May 13, 2023

But that is a side issue at the moment.

From White Fire by Oxenham, John