- present participle of issue.
issuing
Example Sentences
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While some Norwegians may have felt Harald was too lenient with his family's controversial life decisions, Vagle believes he had "shown himself to be someone who puts talking things through ahead of issuing harsh instructions".
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
It verifies the signer’s identity and legal authority to complete the transaction, and — this is the key part — makes the issuing financial institution financially liable if the signature proves to be fraudulent.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
She recalled issuing a marriage license to a 16-year-old girl and man in his late teens or early 20s, and felt that the girl’s parents had forced them to wed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
The Delaware insurance regulator said it was getting so many questions about the Brighthouse deal it decided to take the unusual step of issuing a statement about its review.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Why is he issuing orders to us if he’s still in Special Services and we’re in combat operations?”
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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