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.
Examples of in question in a Sentence
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The two plays in question were deep throws from quarterback Deshaun Watson to Goodwin on a weird, rainy day at Cleveland Browns Stadium.
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Dan Labbe, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2023
Judge Tracy-Lee Lyons revoked Hernandez-Medina’s bail on an unrelated Springfield matter and ordered her to stay away from the Seaport building in question at 111 Atlantic Avenue, Hayden’s office said in a statement.
—BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2023
The singer and guitarist later apologized to rapper Ice Spice, who was mocked during the podcast episode in question.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2023
The look in question was the huge bow made out of hair seen atop Saweetie's head.
—Gabi Thorne, Allure, 13 Sep. 2023
The stars in question were Mitch Kessler, a Matt Lauer type played by Steve Carell, whose charm and celebrity enabled him to prey on — and professionally sideline — female subordinates.
—Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2023
This school year, however, Superintendent Cynthia McCabe decided to remove the 58 titles in question until further review.
—Dillon Mullan, Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2023
The blazer in question was slightly baggy with generous pockets and black trim, and Meghan wore it with a pair of white linen shorts, a black T-shirt, and black-and-camel Chanel slingback flats.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2023
Whether Ohio’s Supreme Court will again toss out the congressional map is in question following the retirement of former Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor, a Republican who repeatedly sided with Democrats to reject the maps.
—Sabrina Eaton, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2023
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Dan Labbe, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2023
Judge Tracy-Lee Lyons revoked Hernandez-Medina’s bail on an unrelated Springfield matter and ordered her to stay away from the Seaport building in question at 111 Atlantic Avenue, Hayden’s office said in a statement.
—BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2023
The singer and guitarist later apologized to rapper Ice Spice, who was mocked during the podcast episode in question.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2023
The look in question was the huge bow made out of hair seen atop Saweetie's head.
—Gabi Thorne, Allure, 13 Sep. 2023
The stars in question were Mitch Kessler, a Matt Lauer type played by Steve Carell, whose charm and celebrity enabled him to prey on — and professionally sideline — female subordinates.
—Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2023
This school year, however, Superintendent Cynthia McCabe decided to remove the 58 titles in question until further review.
—Dillon Mullan, Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2023
The blazer in question was slightly baggy with generous pockets and black trim, and Meghan wore it with a pair of white linen shorts, a black T-shirt, and black-and-camel Chanel slingback flats.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2023
Whether Ohio’s Supreme Court will again toss out the congressional map is in question following the retirement of former Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor, a Republican who repeatedly sided with Democrats to reject the maps.
—Sabrina Eaton, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2023
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