direct question
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"Our nation currently adheres to the 'three non-nuclear principles,'" she said in response to a direct question from Tanaka, without discussing what she might do next.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
Well, you certainly know how to ask a direct question.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
“I tried to come up with the most direct question possible.”
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2025
“If you ask her a direct question, she’ll give you a direct answer.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2024
At some point, Dr. Singh had told Mom not to ask if I was feeling anxious, so she’d stopped phrasing it as a direct question.
From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green
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