- present participle of question.
questioning
Example Sentences
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The move might have some traders questioning if proponents of HODL—crypto investor lingo for “never sell Bitcoin” — are finally changing their tune, given the recent weakness.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
They were falling in love with each other and figuring out what that dynamic was and having those misfirings and miscommunications and moments of intensity and questioning.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Bilton fired Pelley for cause after Pelley interrupted a staff meeting, questioning Bilton’s qualifications and leadership.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Noem has faced questioning before Congress about the alleged relationship, and attacked the reports as “tabloid garbage,” though she stopped short of explicitly denying the allegations while under oath.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
Jack and Phillip both looked at her, trying subtly to make the point that maybe such a comment wasn’t the most appropriate reaction for such a significant moment, but she steadily ignored their questioning glances.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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