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Learn how to use 'issue'.

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Issue

Issue, as a noun, can be an important topic that people are talking about.

• The environment is an important issue.
• The energy crisis is a big issue for many people.

An issue can also be 'a problem'.

• If you find any issues with our videos, please let us know.
• Your work was good, but there are a few issues you need to address.

As a verb, we can use 'to issue'. This describes something being ready or available, often for official purposes.

• I'm waiting for reception to issue my work pass.
• my new driving license has finally been issued.

We can call a newspaper or magazine an issue if it belongs to a certain title.

• Read about this story in next week's issue!

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