| Id | ESLPod_1196_WE_2064 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1196 |
| Episode Title | Checking Facts and Figures |
| Phrase | to issue |
| Text | The verb "to issue," in this podcast, means to publish or to officially present something to an audience or the public: "The agency issues weekly updates on its activities." The verb "to issue" can also mean to give something to someone: "The police officer issued 16 tickets to speeding drivers last night." As a noun, an "issue" is one volume or edition of a magazine or journal: "Have you read the spring issue of The Journal of Childhood Psychology?" An "issue" can also be a problem or a challenging situation: "Two issues are contributing to the delays in the construction: heavy rain and a labor shortage." Finally, the phrase "standard-issue" describes something that is given to all people and is always the same: "These pants and shirts are standard-issue for new military recruits." |
| Topics | Business |
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