- present participle of question.
questioning
Example Sentences
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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
Mary started treatment associated with the advanced disease - including teeth extractions - but David was questioning the diagnosis.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 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
By the time we reach 50, those paths will have shifted; we begin questioning whether there might be something else we could or should be doing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
I’ve never broken a quadruple promise before, but one hour into our first job and I’m questioning why I thought caring for three children was a smart idea.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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