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  1. etymology - How did "issue" come to mean "problem"? - English …

    Nov 12, 2017 · Historically the "issue" (or "issues") in a lawsuit designated the outcome of pretrial conferences between the judge and parties agreeing what matters and points of law the trial would …

  2. What are the differences between 'incident', 'issue' and 'affair'?

    An incident is a single distinct event - one occurrence of something that can happen more than once. It is often unpleasant and/or unexpected. Issue has lots of meanings. Given the other words you're …

  3. Is 'Could you please looking into the issue?' grammatically correct?

    Apr 15, 2020 · 2 The short answer to your question is NO. "Could you please looking into the issue" is not grammatically correct. If you are making a request to someone to do something in the future, the …

  4. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) - Symptoms and causes

    Dec 21, 2023 · Overview Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) features a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears known as obsessions. These obsessions lead you to do repetitive behaviors, also …

  5. Use of the word "issue" as a euphemism for "problem"

    If the guidelines require you not to use issue as a euphemism for "problem", then do not use issue as a euphemism for "problem". I am not sure I understand what the question here is.

  6. Phrase to describe a fix that doesn't address the underlying issue?

    Sep 3, 2016 · 1 Copying my answer to a duplicate question, a "fix" for a problem that doesn't address the underlying issue is a work-around. M-W: work–around noun : a plan or method to circumvent a …

  7. What's the difference between 'resolve' and 'solve'?

    Mar 3, 2023 · What's the difference between 'resolve' and 'solve'? Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Synonyms (1984) offers the following useful discussion of how solve and resolve differ in precise …

  8. Medical Diseases & Conditions - Mayo Clinic

    Explore comprehensive guides on hundreds of common and rare diseases and conditions from the experts at Mayo Clinic.

  9. Dysphagia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 31, 2024 · Having trouble swallowing? Learn more about what causes this common issue, along with therapies for treating the condition.

  10. More formal way of saying: "Sorry to bug you again about this, but ..."

    Aug 22, 2011 · The phrase "we do not mean to be burdensome" is very close to the "sorry to bug you" phrase, yet has more of a formal feel. It also indicates that your intention is not to be a bother. …