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questioning

[kwes-chuh-ning] / ˈkwɛs tʃə nɪŋ /
NOUN
interrogation
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Days earlier, another clip began to circulate, showing Porter threatening to end an interview with CBS California reporter Julie Watts after becoming frustrated by Watts’ questioning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Because she acknowledged under questioning by customs officers that she’d once voted in a local election, despite not being a U.S. citizen.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

Police have said they plan to seek a warrant to arrest the suspect after questioning him and analysing evidence.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Hegseth and Caine faced a second round of questioning before a Senate panel after their House appearance, and there were protesters at both hearings.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Håkon looked up at her, eyebrows up, questioning her outburst.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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