real issue
Example Sentences
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The court proceedings will be a sideshow to the real issue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
"We have a real issue with transport poverty and lack of public transport, which cuts people off from accessing services and from accessing lower‑cost supermarkets," said Anton Wynn, head of South Cotswolds Foodbank.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
But to me, Dahlia, the real issue about civility isn’t just judge to judge.
From Slate ● May 12, 2026
“Obviously, the real issue in this country with the homeownership rate isn’t the credit score — it’s that housing prices are so damn high,” Wu told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 25, 2026
“Well, yes . . . but . . . well, as I said, the word ain’t and even the word frindle—these are not the real issue here,” said Mrs. Chatham.
From "Frindle" by Andrew Clements
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