in question

idiom

—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?

: 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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Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Aug. 2024 Adding to the drama is the fact that racer Nico Hulkenberg is joining the squad in 2025, placing the futures of the current Kick Sauber drivers in question. —

Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2024 That depends if an existing drug could be used to target the enzyme in question, Amer says, or if a new one would need to be developed and tested, which would take longer. —

Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 8 Aug. 2024 The image in question, posted Wednesday on Swift’s Instagram in a carousel of ten images, shows Swift center stage performing in Warsaw, Poland. —

Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in question

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