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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.

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In that way, the pool encapsulates this much bigger, more abstract issue in something readers can easily envision.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

A recent Center for Retirement Research at Boston College issue brief I wrote examined how many workers might be able to easily gain legitimate tax-deferred overtime by adding a few hours.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

"The general feeling is that spying is a side issue and not taken very seriously," says Kevin Hatchard, a Bundesliga match commentator.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Owens alleged editorial interference from management, while McMahon had been unwilling to issue an apology to Trump as part of any potential settlement of the lawsuit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Because of yet another issue over aircraft types, Lilya and Katya soon transferred again so they could continue flying their familiar Yaks.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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