interrogation point
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of interrogation point
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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“Fire?” returned Benson, in italics, with an interrogation point.
From Robinetta by McAulay, Allan
Every new sentence, following a period, exclamation mark, or interrogation point, must begin with a capital letter.
From The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society by Hartley, Cecil B.
Why is his mind one vast interrogation point?
From Men, Women, and Gods And Other Lectures by Gardener, Helen H. (Helen Hamilton)
But a hungry soldier is greatly given to reconnoissances on private account, he has an interrogation point in each eye as well as one in his empty stomach.
From Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters by Ripley, William Y. W.
The minute he was in the hall, he said, "Esther?" with an interrogation point after the name.
From The High Calling by Sheldon, Charles Monroe
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