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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In each race, the state board was given information showing the ballots potentially in question would be less than the difference in the vote count.
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Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
The raw oysters in question were provided by Fanny Bay Oysters, Times spokesperson Hillary Manning said, per the outlet.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Details on how the berm area in question has evolved over the years through different rain and flood events and if there has been any reconstruction or repairs with a revolving board was uncertain.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
The inflators in question had been used in vehicles produced from 2000 through early 2018 by 13 automakers including Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Hyundai, Kia and Porsche.
—David Shepardson, Detroit Free Press, 19 Dec. 2024
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Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
The raw oysters in question were provided by Fanny Bay Oysters, Times spokesperson Hillary Manning said, per the outlet.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Details on how the berm area in question has evolved over the years through different rain and flood events and if there has been any reconstruction or repairs with a revolving board was uncertain.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
The inflators in question had been used in vehicles produced from 2000 through early 2018 by 13 automakers including Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Hyundai, Kia and Porsche.
—David Shepardson, Detroit Free Press, 19 Dec. 2024
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“In question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20question. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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