issue

[ˈɪʃuː]

Definition:
1. An important question that is in dispute and must be settled.
2. One of a series published periodically.
3. Some situation or event that is thought about.

Use 'issue' in a sentence:

1. One of the main points at issue is that the Community wants the representatives to be based in East Jerusalem.
2. Because I grew up in a dysfunctional family, anger is a big issue for me.
3. They finally settled down to a discussion of the main issues.
4. On your appointment you will be issued with a written statement of particulars of employment.
5. I think once you do have issues with food you're going to have them for the rest of your life.
6. He has been canvassing opinion on the issue.
7. This isn't very important ─ I don't want to make an issue of it.
8. The issue is still under negotiation.
9. Staff will be issued with new grey-and-yellow designer uniforms.
10. Money is not an issue .
11. People have strong feelings about this issue.
12. Last night he issued a statement denying the allegations.
13. The growing problem is underlined in the latest issue of the Lancet.
14. The issue was put to the vote.
15. This is a big issue ; we need more time to think about it.
16. All the parties pay lip service to environmental issues.
17. Opinions diverge greatly on this issue.
18. There are a number of different points of view on this issue.
19. I read Germaine Greer's article in the March issue with particular interest.
20. A key issue for higher education in the 1990's is the need for greater diversity of courses.
21. You can look at the issue from many different angles.
22. The issue needs further examination.
23. Sister Morrison might take issue with me on that matter.
24. She's always on a diet─she has issues about food.
25. It seemed the Colonel had no desire to make an issue of the affair.
26. He still has some issues with women (= has problems dealing with them) .
27. Public opinion has polarized on this issue.
28. The government issued a warning that the strikers should end their action or face dismissal.
29. The government is ducking the issue.
30. The two parties managed to overcome their differences on the issue.
31. She usually writes about environmental issues.
32. You're just avoiding the issue.
33. Money is not an issue.
34. Employment is a very sensitive issue.
35. If you have any issues, please call this number.
36. I was earning a lot of money, but that was not the issue.
37. The problems of immigration were not the question at issue.
38. On this issue he is completely immovable.
39. This issue has had a high profile in recent months.
40. This is just one of a whole complex of issues.
41. Agents will raise the issue of prize-money for next year's world championships.
42. I'm not bothered about the cost─you're the one who's making an issue of it.
43. The issue engendered controversy.
44. Don't confuse the issue .
45. She avoided the issue by ordering a turkey sandwich.
46. You're just avoiding the issue .
47. The campaign is designed to increase public awareness of the issues.
48. I will not take issue with the fact that we have a recession.
49. The issue has polarized public opinion.
50. Health care is a politically sensitive issue.
51. I don't think my private life is the issue here.
52. A tinny voice issued from a speaker.
53. There are three main issues that we need to direct our attention to.
54. The party believes education is the most important issue facing the government.
55. These issues were outside the scope of the article.
56. Capital punishment is a highly emotive issue.
57. The issue remains hotly disputed.
58. All contributions for the May issue must be received by Friday.
59. She's always on a diet ─ she has issues about food.
60. This issue will be discussed in more detail in the next chapter.
61. The party was divided on this issue.
62. The government is divided on this issue.
63. Opinion is deeply divided on this issue.
64. The issue has divided the government.
65. He still has some issues with women.
66. This is a big issue; we need more time to think about it.
67. Abortion has always been a divisive issue.
68. Abortion is a very emotional issue.
69. The abortion issue is political dynamite.
70. He politely skated over the issue.
71. We can reduce the problem to two main issues.
72. The union plans to raise the issue of overtime.
73. He was to address a public assembly on the issue.
74. The various opposition parties speak with one voice on this issue.
75. I tried to lead the discussion back to the main issue.
76. This book deals with the social, economic and political issues of the period.
77. The company is planning a new share issue.
78. The issue must be brought into sharper focus.
79. The president appears likely to change course on some key issues.
80. In no sense can the issue be said to be resolved.
81. The environment has become a very hot issue.
82. Agreement on this issue is almost universal.
83. The government has not moved on this issue.
84. Embryo research is an emotive issue.
85. Careful consideration should be given to issues of health and safety.