in question

1. Under consideration, referring to the subject being discussed, as in No new facts have been discovered about the period in question. Shakespeare used this idiom in Cymbeline (1:1): “His father ... had, besides the gentleman in question, two other sons.” [c. 1600] Also see call in question.

Example Sentences

Weho Times, the local outlet in question, reported that a sign was placed Sunday in the square reading: “Shame on West Hollywood for lowering our flags in honor of a racist, transphobic, homophobic, Nazi-loving monster.”

From Los Angeles Times

“And we announce today on Fox that the DNA was a positive match for the suspect in question.”

From Salon

That December appeals court opinionfound Willis’s continued involvement would undermine public confidence, even though the prosecutor in question resigned in March.

From Salon

Ipsa, which investigated this claim as an allegation of fraud, found that Menzies had signed off a bonus payment for the aide "a few days after the incident in question".

From BBC

Well, the store in question was in Cowes - on the Isle of Wight.

From BBC

Related Words

• faulty 
• frail 
• imperfect 
• untrustworthy