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Take issue with small operation on model (6)

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I believe the answer is:

oppose

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'take issue' is the definition.
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'small operation on model' is the wordplay.
'small operation' becomes 'op' (I am not sure about the 'small' bit.**).
'on' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'model' becomes 'pose' ('pose' can be a synonym of 'model').
'op'+'pose'='OPPOSE'

'with' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for oppose that I've seen before include "Argue against" , "Resist, contend with" , "match" , "Resist, be hostile to" , "Compete with" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.
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