in question
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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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Several of the tweets in question were made in 2020 and later.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025
The sewage system in question in the Saitama prefecture is about 42 years old.
—Yumi Asada, Chris Lau and Minori Konishi, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Just Jared has suggested that the speech in question was about Kate Winslet, who Witherspoon presented with a BAFTA/LA Cunard Britannia Awards in November 2007.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
There have also been no credible news reports covering the post in question as legitimate.
—Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025
The sewage system in question in the Saitama prefecture is about 42 years old.
—Yumi Asada, Chris Lau and Minori Konishi, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Just Jared has suggested that the speech in question was about Kate Winslet, who Witherspoon presented with a BAFTA/LA Cunard Britannia Awards in November 2007.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
There have also been no credible news reports covering the post in question as legitimate.
—Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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“In question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20question. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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