- present participle of question.
questioning
Example Sentences
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New research from the University of Lincoln, UK, is questioning a long standing idea about the evolutionary roots of human violence.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
But authorities and industry insiders are now questioning whether the airline’s fast growth contributed to last week’s near catastrophe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Behind bars, Bakker learned that Tammy Faye had filed for divorce, a final blow that left him questioning his faith, he later told Larry King.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Beyond the rising cost of borrowing, some are questioning the risks of betting on an AI boom that could hit a wall, as the dot-com bubble did in 2000.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
Jack and Phillip both looked at her, trying subtly to make the point that maybe such a comment wasn’t the most appropriate reaction for such a significant moment, but she steadily ignored their questioning glances.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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