burning question
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For the tribes who have rallied and prayed, a burning question is whether the land will again reflect their vision, or remain shaped by decisions made by others.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
Travelers hunt for regional souvenirs, soothe their homesickness and investigate a burning question: Is the hot dog different?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
A burning question now is, when will the court rule?
From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025
I think that leaves us with the burning question you and I are now asking every week: Are the justices really that naive and credulous?
From Slate • Jul. 18, 2025
After the clock repeated, “TEN TWIN-TEE-EIGHT PEE EM,” Genie asked another burning question.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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