interrogation point
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of interrogation point
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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Like all proverbial Americans, born, it is said, with the interrogation point at tongue’s end, the constant variety made the journey one immense Why?
From Silver Links by Various
The interrogation point is used at the end of every direct question.
From Punctuation A Primer of Information about the Marks of Punctuation and their Use Both Grammatically and Typographically by Hamilton, Frederick W. (Frederick William)
If we go through life like an interrogation point, holding an alert, inquiring mind toward everything, we can acquire great mental wealth, wisdom which is beyond all material riches.
From Pushing to the Front by Marden, Orison Swett
The crooking line took the shape of a huge interrogation point.
From The King of Arcadia by Lynde, Francis
He left the room, and Jamie and I stared at each other, an interrogation point in the eyes of each.
From A Cry in the Wilderness by Waller, Mary E. (Mary Ella)
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