open question
noun
: a matter or problem that is being discussed but to which the answer is not yet known
Whether voters will support him remains an open question.
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European officials say exactly what Trump would do on Ukraine remains an open question, as his team has avoided offering any specifics about his plans.
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Dan De Luce, NBC News, 8 July 2024
Whether previous proposals could pass or become law in 2025 remains an open question.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2024
Whether these algorithms are similarly limited remains an open question.
—Ben Brubaker, WIRED, 30 June 2024
How the lawsuits will play out remains an open question.
—Will Oremus, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
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Dan De Luce, NBC News, 8 July 2024
Whether previous proposals could pass or become law in 2025 remains an open question.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2024
Whether these algorithms are similarly limited remains an open question.
—Ben Brubaker, WIRED, 30 June 2024
How the lawsuits will play out remains an open question.
—Will Oremus, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
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“Open question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20question. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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