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questioning

[kwes-chuh-ning] / ˈkwɛs tʃə nɪŋ /
NOUN
interrogation
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Under questioning by Panish, he acknowledged that Marla Maples, the former spouse of President Trump, “has been involved.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Earlier in 2026 there was talk in the markets to the effect that some SoftBank insiders were questioning the wisdom of its chief executive’s unwavering commitment to OpenAI.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

But red tape is now threatening the future of many bakers' culinary creations as some councils in England are reviewing their street trading policies, and questioning whether cake sheds should require a licence.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

By the time we reach 50, those paths will have shifted; we begin questioning whether there might be something else we could or should be doing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“We’d like to pay for Charley’s headstone,” Theo says suddenly, gaze focused intently on Mrs. Dannenberg while he ignores my questioning eyes.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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