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as in outcome
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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as in exit
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 offspring
the descendants of a person, animal, or plant
someone who dies without issue might have their estate turned over to the state
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as in to publish
to produce and release for distribution in printed form
plans to issue a monthly newsletter
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as in to release
to throw or give off
a volcano issuing vast clouds of hot ash
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Recent Examples of issue
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Children may be at serious risk for health issues due to these high temperatures.
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
5 July 2026
As a result, cash flow is no longer sufficient to keep feeding the beast, prompting companies to issue bonds and fresh stock.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
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Noun
Leaders often misunderstand good work, relying on perks rather than addressing core structural issues.
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Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Children may be at serious risk for health issues due to these high temperatures.
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Verb
Red flag warnings and air quality alerts have also been issued across the state, with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on Sunday warning residents to limit time outdoors because of heavy smoke.
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Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
5 July 2026
As a result, cash flow is no longer sufficient to keep feeding the beast, prompting companies to issue bonds and fresh stock.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for issue
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What Othram testing could mean in Murdaugh’s case The request for Othram testing does not mean the unknown DNA will change the outcome of Murdaugh’s case.
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The outcome, coupled with a result in the previous game, keeps alive the potential for a Colombia-Argentina quarterfinal here next Saturday, July 11.
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Her exit may spur questions about CNN’s next steps as Paramount moves to finalize its acquisition of its corporate parent.
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The suspect’s vehicle entered a closed roadway on Interstate 20 at the 420 exit near Aledo and struck an 18-wheeler, the release states.
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After several generations, those faster-growing cells produced more offspring and became increasingly common in the population, demonstrating a basic form of natural selection.
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Instead, the system simply makes a bunch of copies to increase the probability that some of them will end up in each of the offspring.
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In its latest half-year earnings, published May 21, EasyJet reported a pre-tax loss of £552 million for the six months ending March 31, despite a 12% jump in half-year revenues to £4 billion, warning of price rises and slower bookings.
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Vogue Business assessed the 64 shows and presentations published on Vogue Runway and contacted each brand to verify the findings (brands were given 48 hours to respond).
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Linda Parisi, Blake Rakela’s defense attorney, has asked the court to set bail and allow her client to be released while the criminal case proceeds.
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As of Monday, the father was treated and released from a hospital, where his 11-year-old remained in stable condition.
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The result is uncommon room layouts like the tri-suite king room equipped with two twin-sized beds and a king bed split by a privacy divider that doubles as a playful art installation.
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This look leans more subdued and boho with its all-black layers and accessories, but feel free to experiment with contrasting tones and more color for a bolder result.
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This is according to a joint investigation by Panamanian newspaper La Prensa, Venezuelan outlet Armando.
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Plus, the power port includes three electrical outlets and three USB ports for powering appliances, speakers, and other devices.
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Experience apple picking and cider tastings in Julian or Oak Glen, both known for growing the fruit—and delicious pies.
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Mexican fruit flies are one of the world’s most destructive pests when laying their eggs, destroying or damaging fruit such as apples, grapefruits, avocados, peaches and pears, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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“Issue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/issue. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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