real issue

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • May 12, 2026

"These numbers are an under-representation of the real issue - there are many, many people who do not report for a number of different reasons."

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

“The real issue though is the oil markets are just guessing right now at what is going to happen. It’s a time of extreme volatility,” Borenstein said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

See, the real issue with the cafeteria is that it's tiny.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds