in question
idiom
1
—used to indicate the specific thing that is being discussed or referred to
The painting in question is by Rembrandt.
What is in question is not the candidate's private life but her policies.
Where were you on the Sunday in question?
2
: in a state of doubt or uncertainty
His suitability for the job is in question.
The results of the study are in question.
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In an industry built on the constant churn of buying and flipping companies for a profit, Vestar’s future is in question.
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Hank Tucker, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The selection of a new class is the most important duty the Hall of Fame oversees each year, and the integrity of that process cannot be in question.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
It's since been reported that the liquid in question was likely to be apple cider vinegar, per CNN and CBS News.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Gray, testifying for the government, went through Northstar’s dense general ledgers while on the witness stand and confirmed that Watson did not invest in nine of the projects in question and invested only small amounts in two other properties, rather than 5%.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2026
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Hank Tucker, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The selection of a new class is the most important duty the Hall of Fame oversees each year, and the integrity of that process cannot be in question.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
It's since been reported that the liquid in question was likely to be apple cider vinegar, per CNN and CBS News.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Gray, testifying for the government, went through Northstar’s dense general ledgers while on the witness stand and confirmed that Watson did not invest in nine of the projects in question and invested only small amounts in two other properties, rather than 5%.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2026
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“In question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20question. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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