in question
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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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Turns out that having an afternoon snack can make all the difference—provided that the snack in question contains the right nutrients, of course.
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Marie Bladt, Vogue, 15 Nov. 2025
The computers in question were in use by the Rhadamanthys infolstealer, VenomRAT, and Elysium botnet malware operations.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025
Posted on YouTube a month ago, the interview in question took place as part of Red Scare, a cultural commentary podcast that Nekrasova has hosted with Anna Khachiyan since 2018.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
The video in question involved leaked Ring cam footage that showed Meech helping a random woman bring groceries into her home.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 14 Nov. 2025
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Marie Bladt, Vogue, 15 Nov. 2025
The computers in question were in use by the Rhadamanthys infolstealer, VenomRAT, and Elysium botnet malware operations.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025
Posted on YouTube a month ago, the interview in question took place as part of Red Scare, a cultural commentary podcast that Nekrasova has hosted with Anna Khachiyan since 2018.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
The video in question involved leaked Ring cam footage that showed Meech helping a random woman bring groceries into her home.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 14 Nov. 2025
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“In question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20question. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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