come into question

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: to cause doubts
The results of the study have come into question.

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The safety of nearly 100 special needs students in Prince George’s County has now come into question. Chris Papst, Baltimore Sun, 21 Aug. 2025 The fairness and sporting merit of the event have come into question since its inception, but the first day of play was defined by something more fundamental to tennis as a sport: the inarguable potency of seeing elite female and male athletes competing against one another on the same court. Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025 Prince Andrew's reputation continues to come into question as claims made in a new book paint him in a very unflattering light. Emily Trainham , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2025 Advertisement While New York City has remained the country’s largest sanctuary city, its status as such and Mayor Eric Adams’ desire to push back against the federal government has come into question. Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for come into question

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“Come into question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20into%20question. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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