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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a few issues back" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a previous edition or version of a publication, such as a magazine or journal, indicating that the mentioned issues are not the most recent ones.
Example: "In the article published a few issues back, the author discussed the impact of climate change on local ecosystems."
Alternatives: "a couple of issues ago" or "several issues prior".
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Looking for a grant opportunity or resource that appeared a few issues back?
Even designer-rich Elle Decor ran a big feature on "upcycling" a few issues back (revamping old furniture, essentially).
I think he shot that barbecue piece with the Black Panther a few issues back.
It's a lot like the Argentinian female prisoner collages we featured a few issues back, but more hopeful and less family-oriented.
The issue of gender equality in Hollywood we mentioned here a few issues back took on added relevance this past week when it was announced that the ACLU wanted investigations into discrimination in Hollywood.
A few issues back we interviewed Neapolitan author Roberto Saviano about his book Gomorrah, a brutal, half-fictional exposé of the Naples mafia aka the Camorra, the most powerful criminal organization in Italy.
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Might cause a few issues along the back nine, mind, especially if there aren't many hedges to pop discreetly behind.
"I had a few issues a few months back, but I had a great end to the season.
Well you can read Xan Brooks's interview with Carax in today's Film & Music, and flick back a few issues to see what happened when he caught up with Kylie in Cannes.
Yes, my back has a few issues and there are certain things I can't do physically anymore, but in many ways I'm in better shape now than I was in my 20s.
Though we've moved through a few issues over time, they've got my back.
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