questioning

Example Sentences

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O’Herlihy was intellectually hungry — always probing new territory, questioning why things had to be a certain way.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

That has officials questioning whether policy is as restrictive as they thought.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

He was taken into custody for questioning by investigators following the operation mounted by Royal Marine Commandos along with the NCA.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Professor Mark Sullivan of the University of Southampton emphasized that questioning accepted ideas is an essential part of scientific progress.

From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026

But I didn’t answer, because I was still mad at her, and also because I don’t believe in questioning good luck.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller