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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The rally brought together people of varying political affiliations, including Republicans, Democrats and independents who take issue with federal policies affecting local people.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2025
The defense team’s 28-page motion for contempt filed earlier this week takes issue with Snyder’s response.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
The lawsuit takes issue with the expansion of that zone to extend to 200 feet around Bates Court, Bullard Street, Ames Street and Court Street for her second trial.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Specifically, the executive order calls for proof of citizenship nationwide on the form used when registering to vote -- a change from current election laws and a provision voting rights experts have taken issue with.
—Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2025
The defense team’s 28-page motion for contempt filed earlier this week takes issue with Snyder’s response.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
The lawsuit takes issue with the expansion of that zone to extend to 200 feet around Bates Court, Bullard Street, Ames Street and Court Street for her second trial.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Specifically, the executive order calls for proof of citizenship nationwide on the form used when registering to vote -- a change from current election laws and a provision voting rights experts have taken issue with.
—Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Take issue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20issue. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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