a question of
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—used to say that one thing results from or requires another
"I can't go!" "If it's just a question of money, I can let you borrow some."
It's only a question of time before/until we catch him.
Is success all just a question of being in the right place at the right time?
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This is a question of sovereignty and many other European countries are saying the same thing at the moment.
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ABC News, 16 Feb. 2025
But her choice ultimately comes down to a question of authenticity; the rich author is a liar and a fake, while the pickle man is the salt of the earth.
—Jason Bailey, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Ultimately, this is a question of which characters have withstood repeat appearances without exhausting their narrative and comedic potential.
—Andy Hoglund, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
And there’s a question of whether a private company would want to take on the legal risk of being responsible for the nation’s forecasts and severe weather warnings.
—Christine Wiedinmyer, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
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ABC News, 16 Feb. 2025
But her choice ultimately comes down to a question of authenticity; the rich author is a liar and a fake, while the pickle man is the salt of the earth.
—Jason Bailey, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Ultimately, this is a question of which characters have withstood repeat appearances without exhausting their narrative and comedic potential.
—Andy Hoglund, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
And there’s a question of whether a private company would want to take on the legal risk of being responsible for the nation’s forecasts and severe weather warnings.
—Christine Wiedinmyer, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
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“A question of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20question%20of. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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