real issue

Example Sentences

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“That shortfall of emergency public information that was the real issue here,” Botterell said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

But to me, Dahlia, the real issue about civility isn’t just judge to judge.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

“There’s a real issue here. It isn’t just a market tantrum.”

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

The real issue may be how much the price to attend college has increased over time.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

He seemed annoyed and a little unsympathetic, but I kind of said that my parents would have a real issue with the school doing this play.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio