a question mark over

phrase

: doubt or uncertainty about (something)
Her injured elbow puts a big question mark over her chances in the tournament.

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Aston Villa kept hold of its manager over the summer, but the level of squad turnover means there is a question mark over what Emery’s team can realistically achieve this term. Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Under Hochul’s proposal, the state has budgeted only for the first two years of the 2-Care launch, leaving a question mark over the remaining two years. Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026 As the session begins, uncertainty over money puts a question mark over Arizona lawmakers’ plans. Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 7 Jan. 2026 There is a question mark over exactly where head coach Regis Le Bris fits him into the Sunderland XI. Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for a question mark over

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“A question mark over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20question%20mark%20over. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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