- present participle of question.
questioning
Example Sentences
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Beyond the rising cost of borrowing, some are questioning the risks of betting on an AI boom that could hit a wall, as the dot-com bubble did in 2000.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
Near the end of his questioning, Schmitt asked Smith whether he had attended an NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and the Atlanta Hawks on Feb. 3, 2024.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
A person has been detained for questioning in connection with the case, police said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
"I like proving people wrong," says Jasmine, 33, from Bedfordshire, who says she's been trolled by people questioning her techniques but they just "spur me on more".
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
I didn’t want any adults questioning why I was there.
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
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