interrogation point
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of interrogation point
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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"Well?" said the gentleman, with an interrogation point in the one word.
From Fast Nine or, A Challenge from Fairfield by Douglas, Alan
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.
“Fire?” returned Benson, in italics, with an interrogation point.
From Robinetta by McAulay, Allan
Instead of that, the moonshiner was a living interrogation point, everything about him seeming to speak the question that fell from his lips.
From Frank Merriwell Down South by Standish, Burt L.
It has an interrogation point constantly on sentinel duty, namely, What will they think?
From Quiet Talks on Power by Gordon, S. D. (Samuel Dickey)
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