at issue

phrase

1

or less commonly in issue : under discussion or in dispute

2

: in a state of controversy : in disagreement

Examples of at issue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Six positions in areas including software engineering and business operations were at issue in the Justice Department’s investigation, the department said. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026

The question thus becomes what sciences and technologies are at issue? — Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

According to the settlement, eligible consumers had a duplicate collection account appear on their Equifax consumer report when their credit report was requested during the period at issue in August and September 2022. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 31 July 2026

The athlete at issue is older and likely more experienced, more skilled and stronger than an incoming freshman who would otherwise occupy the roster spot. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for at issue

• reissue