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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According to available online federal spending data going back to 2007, no administration’s DHS has ever awarded 11 or more federal contracts within the one-dollar range in question.
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Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 22 Nov. 2025
Granted, the song in question was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, two of the brightest stars in music.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
The fact that Davis has not been able to stay healthy, and with the recent firing of Nico Harrison, has put Davis' future in Dallas in question.
—Ricardo Sandoval, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Indeed, many of the buildings in question were already operating with only about 40% of their spaces being utilized, with several in various states of disrepair and leaky roofs or unreliable climate control systems, NASA officials say.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 Nov. 2025
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Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 22 Nov. 2025
Granted, the song in question was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, two of the brightest stars in music.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
The fact that Davis has not been able to stay healthy, and with the recent firing of Nico Harrison, has put Davis' future in Dallas in question.
—Ricardo Sandoval, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Indeed, many of the buildings in question were already operating with only about 40% of their spaces being utilized, with several in various states of disrepair and leaky roofs or unreliable climate control systems, NASA officials say.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 Nov. 2025
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“In question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20question. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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