a question of

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—used to say that one thing results from or requires another
"I can't go!" "If it's just a question of money, I can let you borrow some."
It's only a question of time before/until we catch him.
Is success all just a question of being in the right place at the right time?

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For Kurdistan, this turns into a question of whether Baghdad can increase its defense of all Iraqi territory and airspace, including from Iranian drones in the region. — Firmesk Rahim, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026 Getting from there to tonight’s prize-giving ceremony was just a question of time. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026 This isn’t just a question of tense but also of tone, and of style more generally. — Garth Greenwell, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026 Pitch a little trip to Cinéma L’Amour, and there’s instantly a question of intent. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for a question of

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“A question of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20question%20of. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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