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.
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On the day in question, the father fed the baby himself, then lifted her over his head—without a burp cloth.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
There’s also an instant redirection update feature, which means that redirection links can be changed without changing the URL itself, enabling attackers to modify them in real-time as user defenses kick in to protect against the attack in question.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2025
The ad in question features legendary NASA astronaut Buzz Aldrin declaring that Verizon is using satellites to conquer cellular dead zones.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 10 Feb. 2025
If uncertain, hang up, research the legitimate number of the business in question, and then call back.
—Denver Post, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
There’s also an instant redirection update feature, which means that redirection links can be changed without changing the URL itself, enabling attackers to modify them in real-time as user defenses kick in to protect against the attack in question.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2025
The ad in question features legendary NASA astronaut Buzz Aldrin declaring that Verizon is using satellites to conquer cellular dead zones.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 10 Feb. 2025
If uncertain, hang up, research the legitimate number of the business in question, and then call back.
—Denver Post, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
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“In question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20question. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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