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How to Use "Issue" with Example Sentences

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issue (n): an important topic or problem; a topic used for debate or discussion

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Used with adjectives:

"The economy is the main issue in the election."
(main, big, burning, central, critical, crucial, important, key, major, vital)

"The problem raised wider issues of poverty."
(wider, larger, real, basic, fundamental, serious)

"They are debating on the controversial issue of gun control."
(controversial, contentious, difficult, complex, unresolved, related, current)

"The meeting was focused on economic issues."
(economic, educational, environmental, ethical, health, legal, political, safety, social, technical)

Used with verbs:

"He raised the issue during the meeting."
(raised, addressed, dealt with, explored, faced, looked at, tackled, considered, examined)

"They held a meeting to settle the issue."
(settle, resolve, decide on)

"They discussed the issue for 3 hours."
(discussed, debated)

"Let's focus on the main issue."
(focus on, touch on, highlight, clarify)

"Safety became the real issue."
(became, be: was/were)

"She tried to avoid the key issue."
(avoid, evade, hide, ignore)

"Do you understand their issues?"
(understand, see)

"These issues affect the workers in the factory."
(affect, hurt)

Used with prepositions:

"She spoke on the issue of immigration reform."
(on)

"She addressed few issues concerning the environment."
(concerning, relating to, about)

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issue (v): to supply or distribute

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Used with adverbs:

"An official statement was issued directly by the victim's family."
(directly)

"The bank immediately issued a replacement credit card."
(immediately, promptly, formally)

"This report was issued jointly by the two departments."
(jointly)

Used with prepositions:

"He read the statement issued on behalf of the mayor."
(on behalf of)

"The new information has to be issued to all patients."
(to)

"The team was issued with new equipment."
(with)

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