good question
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—used to say that one doesn't know the answer to a question
"How can we reduce expenses without cutting important programs?" "(That's a) good question."
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This is a good question for many, as there are pros and cons to both buying a franchise or starting your own business.
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Melissa Houston, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
As far as the rotation at cornerback with Stevenson starting and rotating every two series with Smith, that’s a good question.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
Yeah, that’s actually such a good question, because Gap Year!
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2024
That’s a really good question, and the cast did change over a long time.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2024
Well, that's a really good question, because there's been a lot of arguing about exactly what the rules are, but the most important one is that each candidate's mic will be shut off while the other is talking.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
But here's a good question: Why hasn't Milwaukee been asked to host an all-star weekend yet?
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
Then creating a good question database and an interview process that thoroughly brings out the indicators for potential. - Gonca Icoren, Energy Vault Inc.
11. Utilize The DISC Assessment
Now more than ever, professionals are changing careers and breaking into new fields.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
With the caveats that artistic awards are always an exercise in subjectivity and that infinite factors are at play in determining them, a good question to ask is why a man playing a blond avatar of perfection felt like a braver feat than a woman doing the same?
—Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2024
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Melissa Houston, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
As far as the rotation at cornerback with Stevenson starting and rotating every two series with Smith, that’s a good question.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
Yeah, that’s actually such a good question, because Gap Year!
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2024
That’s a really good question, and the cast did change over a long time.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2024
Well, that's a really good question, because there's been a lot of arguing about exactly what the rules are, but the most important one is that each candidate's mic will be shut off while the other is talking.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
But here's a good question: Why hasn't Milwaukee been asked to host an all-star weekend yet?
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
Then creating a good question database and an interview process that thoroughly brings out the indicators for potential. - Gonca Icoren, Energy Vault Inc.
11. Utilize The DISC Assessment
Now more than ever, professionals are changing careers and breaking into new fields.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
With the caveats that artistic awards are always an exercise in subjectivity and that infinite factors are at play in determining them, a good question to ask is why a man playing a blond avatar of perfection felt like a braver feat than a woman doing the same?
—Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2024
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