the big question
noun
: the thing everyone would like to know
The big question is, will he be number one in the football draft?
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Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
With the ranchers’ path to compensation back open, the Court declined to rule on the big question of whether the Takings Clause on its own grants the right to be heard in federal court.
—Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Tylan Grable takes the Alec Anderson role Shortly after the Bills revealed that top reserve offensive lineman Anderson would miss time following a knee scope procedure, the big question revolved around who would get the reps at what has become a critical role on offense.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Trending down – New England Patriots’ playoff wins: Down six seasons in a row
When the Patriots were winning all of those Super Bowls, the big question was whether quarterback Tom Brady or head coach Bill Belichick was more responsible.
—Harry Enten, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the big question
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