burning question

Example Sentences

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For the tribes who have rallied and prayed, a burning question is whether the land will again reflect their vision, or remain shaped by decisions made by others.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

The burning question is: what's different this time?

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Travelers hunt for regional souvenirs, soothe their homesickness and investigate a burning question: Is the hot dog different?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

A burning question now is, when will the court rule?

From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025

The most burning question I have is why Miss Joe would want to tell me something like that.

From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender