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.
Examples of in question in a Sentence
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According to Emma, the man in question was going through a divorce and had reached out to her about looking at properties.
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 14 Sep. 2024
The Sky-Dweller in question, which the wrestler-turned-actor wore to The Killer’s Game screening in L.A. last Monday, features a 42 mm case in 18-karat yellow-gold, a matching gold Oyster bracelet, and a black dial.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2024
After the collision, the quarterback was then helped off the field by medical staff while his status for the rest of the ongoing 2024-2025 season remains in question.
—Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
In an email to the Journal Sentinel, an MPS spokesperson confirmed the agreement in question does not include details about who will finance the requirements of Act 12.
—Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2024
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 14 Sep. 2024
The Sky-Dweller in question, which the wrestler-turned-actor wore to The Killer’s Game screening in L.A. last Monday, features a 42 mm case in 18-karat yellow-gold, a matching gold Oyster bracelet, and a black dial.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2024
After the collision, the quarterback was then helped off the field by medical staff while his status for the rest of the ongoing 2024-2025 season remains in question.
—Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
In an email to the Journal Sentinel, an MPS spokesperson confirmed the agreement in question does not include details about who will finance the requirements of Act 12.
—Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2024
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