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questioning

[kwes-chuh-ning] / ˈkwɛs tʃə nɪŋ /
NOUN
interrogation
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When her questioning turn came, she tried to force Warsh to prove she was wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

And that’s not a bad thing, notwithstanding the many skeptics who are questioning Cook’s achievements and the path he put Apple on.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Still, Kennedy denied making the statements during his questioning by Sewell.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

A 36-year-old woman remains in custody for questioning, the force added.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

“We’d like to pay for Charley’s headstone,” Theo says suddenly, gaze focused intently on Mrs. Dannenberg while he ignores my questioning eyes.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse