issues

1. There continues to be a great deal of debate over the property tax issue.

2. Isn’t the need to hire more staff what’s really at issue here (= the subject of the disagreement)?

3. I like my hair this way – I don’t see why you have to make an issue of it (= cause it to be a problem).

4. A new issue of postage stamps was released to honor women in the military.

5. He picked up an old issue of Life magazine.

6. Reporters gathered on the White House lawn, hoping that the president would issue a statement.

7. environmental/ethical/personal issues

8. As employers we need to be seen to be addressing (= dealing with) these issues sympathetically.

9. Don't worry about who will do it - that's just a side issue (= not the main problem).

10. The point at issue is what is best for the child.

11. Of course I'll help you, there's no need to make an issue of it.

12. I took issue with him over his interpretation of the instructions.

13. I feel like my dad has an issue with me having a husband with a different religion.

14. I've never had an issue with the fans saying what they think.

15. I'm leaving now. Does anyone have an issue with that?

16. All the people in the study had low self-esteem and had issues with their bodies.

17. Anna has major issues with her employer.

18. There's an article on motorbikes in the latest/next issue.

19. An old issue of "Homes and Gardens" lay on the table.

20. The office will be issuing permits on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

21. The school issued a statement about its plans to the press./The school issued the press with a statement about its plans.