take issue

idiomatic phrase

Synonyms of take issue next

: 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 with

She 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

Despite 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

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But despite the fact that the village agreed to that standard years ago, some residents at the meeting still took issue with the science. —

Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025 Hubbard also takes issue with city park rangers continuing to fine him because students still gather together in Pacific Beach’s Palisades South Park to watch his yoga classes on YouTube. —

David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025 Kiani has given Biden's super PAC, foundation and inaugural committee nearly $3 million, according to House Republicans who have taken issue with the relationship. —

Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025 Representative Marjorie Greene took issue with the fact that some Democrats would get a better seat than her at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. —

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