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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All of these records are usually set by the actor in question being part of an ensemble, and seven of the top 10 on the list are involved in Marvel projects in some way.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
According to the recall notice, 15 people became ill after eating oysters harvested from the area in question at several restaurants in New Orleans.
—Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
The organism in question is a microbe called Sukunaarchaeum mirabile, discovered by researchers in Canada and Japan who were looking at the DNA of a species of marine plankton, according to a new paper published on bioRxiv.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 6 July 2025
The order informs the landlord that the elevator in question has been removed from service and can only be placed back into operation by a conveyance mechanic.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 6 July 2025
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
According to the recall notice, 15 people became ill after eating oysters harvested from the area in question at several restaurants in New Orleans.
—Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
The organism in question is a microbe called Sukunaarchaeum mirabile, discovered by researchers in Canada and Japan who were looking at the DNA of a species of marine plankton, according to a new paper published on bioRxiv.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 6 July 2025
The order informs the landlord that the elevator in question has been removed from service and can only be placed back into operation by a conveyance mechanic.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 6 July 2025
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“In question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20question. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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