Example Sentences

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Police have issued more than 3,000 fines since December, according to state media.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Meanwhile, Italian authorities have issued a red heatwave alert for the capital, Rome, where it could top out at 32C on Thursday.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Federal judges have issued preliminary injunctions restricting Homeland Security and U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

American presidents have issued stern warnings to the country’s adversaries before.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

In Holland, and probably everywhere else in Europe, the Germans have issued us monthly ration cards with coupons for food, clothing, kerosene, rubber.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse