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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Creatine supplements come in many forms, but the big question right now is whether convenient gummies deliver the same benefits as traditional powder. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026 What is clear is that people are consuming less, but the big question is – what are the reasons for that? Louise Schiavone, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 But the big question is whether Apple has made any significant progress on AI. Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026 After the Cleveland entered the fleet last weekend on the shores of Lake Erie, the big question became – what now for the LCS? Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for the big question

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