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questioning

[kwes-chuh-ning] / ˈkwɛs tʃə nɪŋ /
NOUN
interrogation
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Disgruntled by rising living costs and disillusioned by unfulfilled economic and social promises, the Swiss are at the vanguard of industrialized countries questioning the benefits of immigration, even the high-skilled workers many vie to attract.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Earlier in 2026 there was talk in the markets to the effect that some SoftBank insiders were questioning the wisdom of its chief executive’s unwavering commitment to OpenAI.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

But this story is about a member of Fifa's own delegation being subjected to hours of questioning before being put on a flight back to from where they came.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Renoir” may be a delicate wisp of a film, but it’s flecked with thoughtful questioning about whether childhood’s sorrows leave permanent scars on us as adults.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Henry Maudsley, the psychiatrist, launched the first attack, questioning Galton’s assumptions about heredity.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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