essay question
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of essay question
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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Around the world, everyone from diplomats to amateur sleuths chased the usual questions of means and motive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025
Mohamed Salah's presence with the Egypt squad at the Africa Cup of Nations saw the usual questions asked about how Liverpool would cope without their talismanic superstar.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2024
There are the usual questions about the roster heading into the offseason.
From Seattle Times • May 30, 2023
He sat across from a pretend employer who asked all the usual questions: What was Bergner’s work experience?
From New York Times • May 9, 2022
I prayed she wouldn't recognize me, but naturally she did, and asked me all the usual questions.
From "Seedfolks" by Paul Fleischman
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