in question

Idioms  

1. Under consideration, referring to the subject being discussed, as in No new facts have been discovered about the period in question. Shakespeare used this idiom in Cymbeline (1:1): “His father ... had, besides the gentleman in question, two other sons.” [c. 1600] Also see call in question.

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in question

She is a perpetual outsider whose loyalty is always in question and whose private life is treated as fair game.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

The feline in question is Gato Blanco, a “handsomely rotund” foster cat who seems to be equally perplexed and nonplussed by the art of radio journalism.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

The facility in question confirmed that the candidate had never been there.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

The UAE is a big hub for data-center investment, but projects there have their own challenges, including reliable power, cooling, water availability, connectivity, building permits and the economics of the data center in question.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

As I rounded the last corner, the fountain in question came into view.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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