in question
idiom
1
—used to indicate the specific thing that is being discussed or referred to
The painting in question is by Rembrandt.
What is in question is not the candidate's private life but her policies.
Where were you on the Sunday in question?
2
: in a state of doubt or uncertainty
His suitability for the job is in question.
The results of the study are in question.
Examples of in question in a Sentence
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Bell, who went on to co-found the glasswork firm Clayton and Bell, lived at the apartment in question while Burlison occupied the property next door.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
This only thing in question in Carolina is what will Jerry Jones do to upset the Panthers owner this year after making Jimmy Johnson’s Ring of Honor announcement on his home field a year ago.
—Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2024
Trending on Billboard The teammate in question, of course, is tight end Travis Kelce, who has been dating Swift since last summer.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 May 2024
The bar in question, located in an alley off Kyiv’s main drag, has been a popular venue for many years, although the name has changed a few times.
—Sabra Ayres, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
In Klarna’s case, the tool in question is the more security-friendly ChatGPT Enterprise, and the company did point out that its lawyers only used it for first—not final—drafts.
—Adam Gale, Fortune Europe, 14 May 2024
Even the future of the beloved Caribbean Marketplace was recently in question.
—Alie Skowronski, Miami Herald, 11 May 2024
Almost a decade after the internet continuously fought over whether the dress in question was black and blue or white and gold, Keir has now been sent to jail after admitting trying to strangle his wife.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
The deputy in question has been placed on administrative leave pending the results of an investigation from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
This only thing in question in Carolina is what will Jerry Jones do to upset the Panthers owner this year after making Jimmy Johnson’s Ring of Honor announcement on his home field a year ago.
—Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2024
Trending on Billboard The teammate in question, of course, is tight end Travis Kelce, who has been dating Swift since last summer.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 May 2024
The bar in question, located in an alley off Kyiv’s main drag, has been a popular venue for many years, although the name has changed a few times.
—Sabra Ayres, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
In Klarna’s case, the tool in question is the more security-friendly ChatGPT Enterprise, and the company did point out that its lawyers only used it for first—not final—drafts.
—Adam Gale, Fortune Europe, 14 May 2024
Even the future of the beloved Caribbean Marketplace was recently in question.
—Alie Skowronski, Miami Herald, 11 May 2024
Almost a decade after the internet continuously fought over whether the dress in question was black and blue or white and gold, Keir has now been sent to jail after admitting trying to strangle his wife.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
The deputy in question has been placed on administrative leave pending the results of an investigation from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
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