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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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A Kalshi spokeswoman said: “We rarely need to issue clarifications, but when we do, our sole focus is ensuring that the market remains clear and consistent for all traders.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

"I hope it is not a big issue but when we finished the first half he could not work," Pochettino said.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said the issue had never truly been tested.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

“The Bass campaign concurs with the LA County Registrar saying this issue is false.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

While he thought the Constitution was crystal clear that Congress could not restrict or terminate the slave trade before 1808, it did not prohibit the members of the House from talking about the issue.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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