take issue
idiomatic phrase
: to adopt or express an opposed or contrary view or position : disagree
Though a barbecuing Southerner may take issue, Texas-style and Korean barbecue have much in common.—
Anito Lo
—usually used with withAnito LoShe took issue with the conclusions reached by the study.
Carolyn Nichols, an editor at Bantam, took issue with the notion that romance fiction is escapist.—Charles Trueheart
Charles TrueheartDespite the proliferation of all means of communications, from magazines to computers, books remain our chief medium for the full expression of ideas, and for taking issue with those of others.—Robert R. Harris
Robert R. HarrisExamples of take issue in a Sentence
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Hamas takes issue specifically with Israel wanting to maintain a military presence along Gaza’s southern border (Biden’s original proposal required Israel to withdraw from Gaza completely).
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
Microsoft also takes issue with Apple’s 3.1.1 guideline, which prevents iOS app developers from linking outside to enable the purchase of subscriptions.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 3 Sep. 2024
At that time, the advisory committee took issue with several aspects of Lykos’ application.
—Benjamin Y. Fong, Discover Magazine, 16 Aug. 2024
Still, Kinsey, Fischer and some fans all took issue with the character not being present at the funeral of Dwight’s aunt, whom Angela had helped care for in an earlier episode.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
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Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
Microsoft also takes issue with Apple’s 3.1.1 guideline, which prevents iOS app developers from linking outside to enable the purchase of subscriptions.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 3 Sep. 2024
At that time, the advisory committee took issue with several aspects of Lykos’ application.
—Benjamin Y. Fong, Discover Magazine, 16 Aug. 2024
Still, Kinsey, Fischer and some fans all took issue with the character not being present at the funeral of Dwight’s aunt, whom Angela had helped care for in an earlier episode.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Take issue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20issue. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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