question
noun
a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.
were questioning
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past progressiveof question.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Earlier in 2026 there was talk in the markets to the effect that some SoftBank insiders were questioning the wisdom of its chief executive’s unwavering commitment to OpenAI.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
“Six months ago we were questioning the company’s existence, but they now seem to have turned an important corner,” Goldberg wrote.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
Even before the Epstein files were released, some Labour lawmakers were questioning whether Starmer should be replaced.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026
The fact that fans, the media as well, were questioning me more about the income than what I'm going to bring to the club.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2025
Even before the deuton affair, some Rad Lab researchers were questioning whether the cult of the machine had not overwhelmed the drive for basic science.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
