: someone (such as an athlete) whose condition, talent, or potential for success is in doubt
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: a mark ? used in writing and printing at the conclusion of a sentence to indicate a direct question
Example Sentences
The team's pitching is a big question mark this season.
Recent Examples on the WebPenn State’s rushing defense is a question mark, but the Lions are going to load the box and play man and dare Auburn quarterback TJ Finley to throw. Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 15 Sep. 2022 So in totality, each of the components is aging and failing, and the reliability of service in each component is now a question mark. Robin Lloyd, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2022 Shaquille Leonard has been dealing with a back injury and is still a question mark for the game. Stephanie Stradley, Chron, 9 Sep. 2022 The offensive line is still a question mark however, as is QB. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 29 Aug. 2022 Clearly, the poster consisting of the cast list followed by a question mark block was appropriate. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 24 Sep. 2021 Williams said linebacker remains the biggest question mark for the Knights on defense. Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2022 And the Heat have shown with their every-game-matters approach that victories still can be stacked at the start of the season with mix-and-match lineups, even with a question mark at power forward. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2022 At this point that sentence may no longer end with a period – but rather with a question mark. Dean Obeidallah, CNN, 18 July 2022 See More