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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Pochettino continued rolling in his answer, thinking back on a previous question asked.
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Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Right now, there are no repercussions but see the previous question.
—Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The previous question somewhat flows into this one.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2025
The White House did not respond to previous questions about DOGE following privacy laws, or if Americans should be concerned about the level of DOGE's access.
—Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025
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Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Right now, there are no repercussions but see the previous question.
—Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The previous question somewhat flows into this one.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2025
The White House did not respond to previous questions about DOGE following privacy laws, or if Americans should be concerned about the level of DOGE's access.
—Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Previous question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/previous%20question. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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