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4 phrases · 5 example sentences each · See how each phrase is used across different real-world contexts.
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raise an issue
Example Sentences
- ◆If something is bothering you, it's better to raise the issue early rather than let it build.General
- ◆I need to raise an issue — I don't think the current arrangement is fair.Casual
- ◆Several advocacy groups raised issues about the bill's impact on low-income families.News
- ◆The audit raised a number of issues that the management team needed to address urgently.Professional
- ◆Workers raised the issue of inadequate lighting at the monthly safety meeting.Workplace
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address an issue
Example Sentences
- ◆Addressing an issue directly is almost always better than avoiding it.General
- ◆Are we going to address the issue, or just pretend it's not there?Casual
- ◆The minister promised to address the issue of teacher shortages within the year.News
- ◆The project manager addressed the issue before it had a chance to affect the timeline.Professional
- ◆The supervisor addressed the issue of tardiness at the start of the morning briefing.Workplace
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discuss an issue
Example Sentences
- ◆Some issues are too important to ignore — they need to be discussed openly.General
- ◆Can we discuss this issue properly instead of just going back and forth over text?Casual
- ◆World leaders gathered to discuss the issue of rising sea levels and coastal erosion.News
- ◆The board set aside time specifically to discuss the issue of staff retention.Professional
- ◆The team discussed the issue of shift overlap during the weekly operations meeting.Workplace
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resolve an issue
Example Sentences
- ◆The sooner you resolve an issue, the less damage it tends to do.General
- ◆Have you two resolved the issue, or is it still awkward between you?Casual
- ◆The trade dispute was finally resolved after six months of negotiations.News
- ◆The client relations team resolved the issue within twenty-four hours of it being reported.Professional
- ◆Maintenance resolved the issue with the packaging machine before the afternoon run began.Workplace
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bring something to the table
- ◆Every team member brings something different to the table — good leaders know how to use that.Professional
- ◆Before the meeting, think about what you can bring to the table — not just what you need from others.General