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we have had issue vs we had an issue

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'We have had an issue' is used when referring to a past event that has relevance to the present, emphasizing the continuity of the issue. 'We had an issue' is used when talking about a specific past event that is now completed.

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we have had issue

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past event that has relevance to the present.

This phrase is used to emphasize the continuity of an issue that started in the past and may still be relevant in the present.

Examples:

We have had issues with the new software for weeks now.
I can't believe we have had this issue for so long.

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Unfortunately, we have had some issues with Charlotte of late.
In our discussions we have had two key issues before us.
The fact that we have had to issue so many statements at such a rapid pace obviously reflects the growing number of executions in Iran, including of minors.
Peter, we have had our... issues, but I've always respected your political abilities.
Mr von Wogau deserves much praise for drawing to a conclusion the lengthy negotiations that we have had on this important issue.
We haven't had an issue for about two weeks now. I guess there hasn't been that much news.
Given the intense debate we have had on this issue at the G20 summit in Toronto this seems out of reeach in the near term.
Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, I thank you for the constructive discussion we have had on the important issue of the relationship between the environment and health.
That is why I have also decided as far as possible to take into account the results of the many long negotiations which we have already had on this issue in the Council of Ministers.
We have had talk on this issue, year in, year out.
We have already had the issue of Chinese and Pakistani textiles, and numerous similar problems could arise in a whole range of areas, from agriculture to textiles and from cars to parts.
I mean, his issues had issues.
Jessica confided to colleagues that she had issues with you.
I must have had issues as a child.
Strauss and I had issues during the Amerithrax case.
We had issues like every couple, but they were not insurmountable.
I've always had issues with authority figures.
But clearly she had issues breaking back out.
Truth is I've always had issues with anger.
Sounds like your boyfriend Ryan had issues with Jason before he snapped.

Alternatives:

We have been having issues
We have experienced an issue
We have faced issues
We have encountered an issue
We have come across an issue

we had an issue

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific past event that is now completed.

This phrase is used to talk about a particular issue that occurred in the past and is no longer ongoing.

Examples:

Yesterday, we had an issue with the internet connection.
We had an issue with the delivery, but it has been resolved.

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We thought we had an issue.
We've had an issue with overcrowding Ever since our funding got cut.
We just had an issue on space exploration, DIY space exploration.
We had a bit of an issue with the cake.
We haven't had an issue for about two weeks now. I guess there hasn't been that much news.
Her safety's definitely an issue.
It is an issue which requires special attention.
This is an issue that several speakers mentioned.
Height should simply not be an issue.
Market access remains absolutely central as an issue.
Afghanistan is an issue I remain seriously concerned about.
That is primarily an issue of affordability.
It is an issue that affects essential cooperation against crime.
This was an issue for each individual Member State.
Pick an issue, any issue.
At the time of their issue, certificates and extracts may bear an issue number allocated by the issuing body.
I believe the issue relating to labelling is an issue that builds consumer confidence.
Mr President, the employment policy is an issue with regard to which the European Union does not issue any binding legislation.
It is too serious an issue for distracting and divisive solo runs on taxation issues which are clearly in the domain of unanimity and national governments.
Details of data collection and storage (whether stored on an issue-by-issue basis, or indistinguishably as amounts issued by individual issuers during a reporting period).

Alternatives:

We encountered an issue
We faced an issue
We experienced an issue
We came across an issue
We dealt with an issue

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