Raise the issue up vs Raise the issue

The phrase 'raise the issue' is correct and commonly used in English. Adding 'up' at the end is redundant and unnecessary.

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Raise the issue up

This phrase is not correct in English. The use of 'up' at the end is redundant.

The correct phrase is 'raise the issue.' Adding 'up' is unnecessary and does not add any meaning to the sentence.

Alternatives:

raise the issue

Raise the issue

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

When you want to bring attention to a topic or problem, you can say 'raise the issue.' It means to mention or introduce a matter for discussion.

Examples:

During the meeting, she raised the issue of budget cuts.
I think it's important to raise the issue of climate change in our community.
He raised the issue with his supervisor.
The students raised the issue of unfair grading policies with the school administration.
Let's raise the issue of safety at the next town hall meeting.

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That is why I could not raise the issue with Jordanian authorities during his visit.
Lastly, I should like to raise the issue of the internal accountant, Mrs Andreasen.
Could you raise the issue of this law enforcement?
He chose to raise the issue by putting that note on your back.
I agree very much with Mr Howitt's remarks about the mid-term review being an occasion to raise the issue of this sector's priority.
Pamuk could be convicted of 'insulting Turkey's national character', because he dared to raise the issue of the Armenian genocide.
Mr President, with regret I would like to raise the issue of whistle-blowing.
The Commission will therefore continue to raise the issue through the available channels.
Madam President, I wish to raise the issue of Zimbabwe.
It was entirely appropriate to raise the issue of environmental protection in this context.
I want to raise the issue of personal carbon allowances.
I would like to take this opportunity to raise the issue of regional bonuses.
Mr President, I would like to raise the issue of so-called forced labour camps.
Secondly, I would like to raise the issue of transparency.
It will also be important to raise the issue of Belarus at international forums and in discussions with Russia.
However, within the last hour there have been developments and I have no need to raise the issue here.
It is planned to raise the issue of Zimbabwe as a specific point on the agenda.
Member States and the Commission should strengthen political dialogue with third countries bilaterally and multilaterally on the human rights dimensions of anti-trafficking policies and continue to raise the issue in relevant regional and multi-lateral fora.
Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to raise the issue of banning salmon driftnets in the Baltic.
As for the products covered, your rapporteur would primarily like to raise the issue of the inclusion of UCITS.

Alternatives:

bring up the issue
address the issue
mention the issue
discuss the issue
talk about the issue

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Raise the issue up vs Raise the issue