previous question
noun
: a parliamentary motion to put the pending question to an immediate vote without further debate or amendment that if defeated has the effect of permitting resumption of debate
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The campaign said there weren’t any previous questions that preceded that question that could influence how people answered, other than the wording of that particular question.
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
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—Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
So, closed primaries, coupled with gerrymandering, your previous question, are really, really hurting our country.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
As outlined in previous questions, the state should build regional mental health teams, streamline partnerships with county agencies, and ensure schools have access to crisis response and prevention resources.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 5 May 2026
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Find previous questions here, and to get Atlantic Trivia in your inbox every day, sign up for The Atlantic Daily.
—Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
So, closed primaries, coupled with gerrymandering, your previous question, are really, really hurting our country.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
As outlined in previous questions, the state should build regional mental health teams, streamline partnerships with county agencies, and ensure schools have access to crisis response and prevention resources.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 5 May 2026
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“Previous question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/previous%20question. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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