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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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 What are some examples? Kohan: This is a good question, because trash talk can be used for many reasons — and talkers can use all sorts of tactics. Greg Hanlon, Peoplemag, 21 Dec. 2023 That’s a really, really good question—I’m going to say my collard greens. Okla Jones, Essence, 20 Dec. 2023

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“Good question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20question. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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