open question
noun
: a matter or problem that is being discussed but to which the answer is not yet known
Whether voters will support him remains an open question.
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Whether those changes will come to fruition remains an open question, but luxury market observers will certainly be watching closely.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
What the deal means for the future of 31-year-old guard Brittney Sykes remains an open question.
—Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The cost and extent of repairs at the Trop is still very much an open question.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2025
Whether Taipei will be as lucky during Trump's second term is an open question.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
What the deal means for the future of 31-year-old guard Brittney Sykes remains an open question.
—Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The cost and extent of repairs at the Trop is still very much an open question.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2025
Whether Taipei will be as lucky during Trump's second term is an open question.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Open question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20question. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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