[take] issue
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to argue or disagree with someone over something
- She took issue with the company's new policy on employee benefits.
- The chef presented his innovative fusion cuisine as a culinary masterpiece, but traditionalists may take issue.
- They took issue with the way the article portrayed their organization.
- He took issue with his colleague's interpretation of the data.
- While historians may take issue, the stories of ancient mythology and modern-day urban legends often serve as reflections of societal values and beliefs.
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