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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The salsa in question is L & L Homemade Corn Salsa.
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Aron Solomon, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
The center pointed out that the website shown in the viral video is illegitimate and not run by the hotel in question.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
The orchestras in question are National Children’s Symphony of Venezuela (under the direction of Gustavo Dudamel), West-Eastern Divan Orchestra (under Daniel Barenboim) and the Colburn Orchestra (with Esa-Pekka Salonen).
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The person in question was said to have delivered a package to the Burleson family on Nov. 30, before running into their beloved pup Bear, whom Jessica Burleson adopted 14 years ago, local station WJHL reported.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Aron Solomon, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
The center pointed out that the website shown in the viral video is illegitimate and not run by the hotel in question.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
The orchestras in question are National Children’s Symphony of Venezuela (under the direction of Gustavo Dudamel), West-Eastern Divan Orchestra (under Daniel Barenboim) and the Colburn Orchestra (with Esa-Pekka Salonen).
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The person in question was said to have delivered a package to the Burleson family on Nov. 30, before running into their beloved pup Bear, whom Jessica Burleson adopted 14 years ago, local station WJHL reported.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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“In question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20question. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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