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- 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 asking about, the meanings you might be thinking of are (1) a problem, something that needs to be discussed fixed; or (2) a topic of interest The first meaning that springs to mind for affair is
- etymology - How did issue come to mean problem? - English Language . . .
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 address -- thus expediting trial by ignoring irrelevant matters
- Dysphagia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Having trouble swallowing? Learn more about what causes this common issue, along with therapies for treating the condition
- Endometriosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Endometriosis (en-doe-me-tree-O-sis) is an often-painful condition in which tissue that is similar to the inner lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus It often affects the ovaries, fallopian tubes and the tissue lining the pelvis Rarely, endometriosis growths may be found beyond the area where pelvic organs are located
- Delayed ejaculation - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Delayed ejaculation can happen from time to time Delayed ejaculation is a problem only if it's ongoing and causes stress or worry for you and your partner
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) - Symptoms and causes
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 called compulsions These obsessions and compulsions get in the way of daily activities and cause a lot of distress
- Foamy urine: What does it mean? - Mayo Clinic
Proteinuria needs to be looked at Having a lot of protein in your urine could mean you have a serious kidney issue If your urine seems more foamy than usual most of the time, your healthcare professional may do a urine test called urinalysis You collect urine in a cup, and a dipstick is used to check the urine for high protein levels
- More formal way of saying: Sorry to bug you again about this, but . . .
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 Examples: We do not mean to be burdensome, but we are still having issues with x and We do not mean to be burdensome, but we still have not received a response about X You may substitute "annoying
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