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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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Cheshire Constabulary told the BBC it was in contact with police in the north west and around the UK about the issue.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Customs and Border Protection is testing its system to issue refunds for the global tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down in February.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

The issue, he said, was with the vent line clogging.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Over the past year, health benefits have been an issue for teacher unions up and down the state.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

But there in the room she acted like that wasn’t an issue.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell




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