[Grammar] Preposition after the verb issue

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angelsrolls

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He was issued (with) a passport.

Does the verb issue need a preposition here?
 

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No. In fact, any preposition I can think of would be incorrect.
 

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I think it sounds okay with with (Collins agrees) but it sounds slightly better to my ear with no preposition. I don't see why a preposition is needed.
 

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I prefer it with 'with'.
 

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I am used to hearing and using it with "with" but it's not incorrect without.
 
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