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wedge issue

American

noun

an issue that divides or causes conflict in an otherwise unified group.

Abortion is a wedge issue for the Republican Party.

wedge issue British

noun

an issue that is likely to cause division between the members of a group

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Etymology

Origin of wedge issue

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

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Here are three wellness issues that through the experts they've hosted on their series that they've learnt not to worry about.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Fields says it’s important to address mental wellness issues early, before people reach a crisis point and become another statistic.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2024

She told Fox News that the NFL, through its Life Line program, provides referrals to mental health providers to help address stress and other wellness issues.

From Fox News • Jan. 6, 2022

“Most of us have confidence that we understand these wellness issues, but we don’t realize that we’re literally just regurgitating things that we saw in a Nike commercial,” Mr. Hobbes added.

From New York Times • Sep. 9, 2021

She has arranged someone to come in Mondays and Thursdays to help with some of the mental wellness issues that the clients bring with them.

From Washington Times • Oct. 11, 2017

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