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  1. Peter2005
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    #1 12-Oct-2005, 14:55

    Face such issues

    Hello,

    "Face such issues" OR "Face such problems"??

    Peter
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    #2 13-Oct-2005, 08:35

    Re: Face such issues

    You could use either- issues is very fashionable at the moment.
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    #3 13-Oct-2005, 09:34

    Re: Face such issues

    Hello,

    You are right it is quite fashionable lately.

    Thanks,

    Peter
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    #4 14-Oct-2005, 08:47

    Re: Face such issues

    It's often used as 'damage control' to make something sound less serious.
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