issue
noun
the act of sending out or putting forth; promulgation; distribution.
had issued
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past perfectof issue.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The family also shared a screenshot on Instagram revealing the sports league had issued them a refund.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Cornwall Council said it had issued payments of £300 to £1,386 households, a total spend of £415,800, which would double after a decision was made to award a further £300 to the same households.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
The California Bankers Assn. pointed to a press release it had issued last summer in response to Newsom’s July letter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
Apparently the bank had issued a “buy” recommendation for banks in Israel, whose economic performance has surpassed expectations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Given that Mrs. Atanabi had issued such a threatening warning about being late, I wasn’t surprised that both Summer and Ximena were already there, too.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
