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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While it’s been no secret that Trump plans on implementing across-the-board duties on U.S. trading partners, the timing and extent has been in question.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
Mats Sundin: 420 Darryl Sittler: 389 Auston Matthews: 386
Barring some kind of goal-per-game run down the stretch, which can’t be totally ruled out given the player in question, Matthews should end up claiming the all-time crown from Sundin early next season.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Here comes the hacking bit: the victim is then persuaded to provide access to their account using a legitimate remote management tool which provides them with access to the device in question.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The penalties in question were roughing the passer on Will Anderson Jr. and unnecessary roughness on Henry To'oTo'o, both of which played pivotal roles in the game.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
Mats Sundin: 420 Darryl Sittler: 389 Auston Matthews: 386
Barring some kind of goal-per-game run down the stretch, which can’t be totally ruled out given the player in question, Matthews should end up claiming the all-time crown from Sundin early next season.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Here comes the hacking bit: the victim is then persuaded to provide access to their account using a legitimate remote management tool which provides them with access to the device in question.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The penalties in question were roughing the passer on Will Anderson Jr. and unnecessary roughness on Henry To'oTo'o, both of which played pivotal roles in the game.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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“In question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20question. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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