take issue
Example Sentences
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I’m sure some voters take issue with that characterization, and I’ll concede that the range and variety of nominees have been better in recent years than many others.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
Some take issue with this rule because, as in those two cases, it can inadvertently disadvantage defenders who know there is an opponent close by, but do not know they are offside.
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
On Friday, the pope appeared to take issue with religious language used by U.S. officials to justify the war in Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
Even the world’s biggest Pete Hegseth fan might take issue with his successors inheriting that capability.
From Slate ● Feb. 25, 2026
I wanted to take issue with their attitude, but caution urged me to talk it over with others first.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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