- present participle of question.
questioning
Example Sentences
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Presenters remarked that he would eek out personal confessions and emotional reactions from his guests through his skilful questioning.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
“I believe the line of questioning was clear. It was entirely a line of questioning with respect to his prompts and his searches on his online devices.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
As if given an inviolable order, kids who’d never met Charles avoided him without knowing, questioning or caring why.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 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
“I’ve been trying to figure out if you’re brave or flat-out ignorant. I’ll give you points for bravery, but you’ve also proved your ignorance by questioning who I am when the answer should be obvious.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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