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as in consequences
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
one of the issues of the Civil War was a resolution to the question of states' rights
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2
as in exits
a place or means of going out
since the lake is the issue of the polluted river, it is becoming polluted as well
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as in publishes
to produce and release for distribution in printed form
plans to issue a monthly newsletter
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as in releases
to throw or give off
a volcano issuing vast clouds of hot ash
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Recent Examples of issues
Andre Butso,
AJC.com,
2 July 2026
Jackson Thompson is a sports reporter for Fox News Digital covering critical political and cultural issues in sports, with an investigative lens.
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Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Various visa issues created unnecessary and embarrassing drama; high ticket prices and transportation issues were blamed for empty seats at some of the early games.
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Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
This fall, colleges nationwide are using common reader programs to spark campus-wide dialogue on diverse, pressing issues.
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Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Scott-Johnson said those problems continue, along with other issues — such as vacant units, like the one right next to hers, being left open.
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Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
How these issues are handled could fuel the engine of progress on some seemingly intractable issues over the next two years, or stall it.
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Evan Thies,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
There are no surcharges at her Topsail Steamer in Royal Palm Beach — but her third-party online ordering platform issues a flat 99-cent transaction fee.
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Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Smith also noted that the officer previously reported issues with the SUV’s emergency lights.
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Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Ilana Arougheti
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Oregon issues a limited energy technician license after two years, allowing independent work on low-voltage systems.
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Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The National Weather Service issues different alerts like heat advisories, watches, and warnings based on the heat index.
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Wells Fargo issues some of the best cash-back cards and an excellent no-annual-fee travel credit card.
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Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
30 June 2026
City sources also noted that the Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO), which issues such permits, is coordinating with the NYPD to manage a potential surge in street and pedestrian traffic.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
29 June 2026
After that 18-month trial, patients could lose access to Medicare coverage for GLP-1s used for weight loss unless the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issues an extension or Congress changes the law, according to Cubanski.
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Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Some foreign financial institutions could be more willing to do business with Iran, though many will probably hesitate unless the US Treasury issues specific licenses for particular transactions.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The government issues its June jobs report next week.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
Noun
Gates noted that his average time has been skewed by his recent health issues.
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Andre Butso,
AJC.com,
2 July 2026
Jackson Thompson is a sports reporter for Fox News Digital covering critical political and cultural issues in sports, with an investigative lens.
—
Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Various visa issues created unnecessary and embarrassing drama; high ticket prices and transportation issues were blamed for empty seats at some of the early games.
—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
This fall, colleges nationwide are using common reader programs to spark campus-wide dialogue on diverse, pressing issues.
—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Scott-Johnson said those problems continue, along with other issues — such as vacant units, like the one right next to hers, being left open.
—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
How these issues are handled could fuel the engine of progress on some seemingly intractable issues over the next two years, or stall it.
—
Evan Thies,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
There are no surcharges at her Topsail Steamer in Royal Palm Beach — but her third-party online ordering platform issues a flat 99-cent transaction fee.
—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Smith also noted that the officer previously reported issues with the SUV’s emergency lights.
—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Verb
The city issues funding in the form of bonds, which is then reimbursed by new property tax revenue collected in the area in future years.
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Ilana Arougheti
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Oregon issues a limited energy technician license after two years, allowing independent work on low-voltage systems.
—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The National Weather Service issues different alerts like heat advisories, watches, and warnings based on the heat index.
—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Wells Fargo issues some of the best cash-back cards and an excellent no-annual-fee travel credit card.
—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
30 June 2026
City sources also noted that the Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO), which issues such permits, is coordinating with the NYPD to manage a potential surge in street and pedestrian traffic.
—
Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
29 June 2026
After that 18-month trial, patients could lose access to Medicare coverage for GLP-1s used for weight loss unless the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issues an extension or Congress changes the law, according to Cubanski.
—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Some foreign financial institutions could be more willing to do business with Iran, though many will probably hesitate unless the US Treasury issues specific licenses for particular transactions.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The government issues its June jobs report next week.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for issues
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The consequences extend beyond provider burnout and administrative cost.
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Backers like the California Chamber of Commerce say those changes would expedite public projects, though environmental groups warn of the environmental consequences of limiting CEQA’s oversight of new infrastructure.
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The cause of the fire has not been publicly shared, but the BBC reports that the building lacked emergency exits and occupants were trapped inside after flames spread to the sole stairwell.
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Shouldn’t any royal quarters have at least two exits?
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Every top consulting firm publishes some version of an article identifying this.
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Twice a day, Hoeflich's office publishes rip current forecasts, which help inform local beaches.
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Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street.
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The current agreement also releases billions of Iran's frozen funds held in overseas accounts in Qatar.
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As campaigns begin taking shape for the midterm elections in November, the outcomes in the New York primaries are likely to remain part of a larger national debate over the future direction of the Democratic Party.
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The project explored whether public sentiment signals from X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and Google News aligned with sports performance outcomes.
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
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The podcasting industry's news and information outlets attract a far broader audience than just professionals, mirroring traditional entertainment media.
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The new channel, the clever funnel, the ad that prints money.
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This is a company that prints more revenue every time the tape gets chaotic, and 2026 has given it plenty of chaos to work with.
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Based on Harper Lee's seminal novel, the movie casts Gregory Peck as lawyer Atticus Finch, who in Depression-era Alabama defends a Black man wrongly accused of raping a young white woman.
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The mayor presides over City Council meetings, represents the city publicly and casts tie-breaking votes.
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