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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Topics announced for the town hall include an update on the EPA grant application and debris removal; marketing the Hotel Marysville property; identifying potential developers and opportunities; community input and an open question-and-answer period, according to the release. Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025 And that very much remains an open question. Steve Dennis, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Thiel’s theological framework offers one lens for understanding these risks, but whether his Antichrist lectures represent genuine concern about technological overreach or are an attempt to deflect criticism of his own companies remains an open question. Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025 Whether distributors will take the risk with a hostile administration in office remains an open question. Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for open question

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“Open question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20question. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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