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Difference between Bring something into question and Call something into question

bring something into questionraise the issue of smth.:

  • My promotion brings into question the status of certain other members of staff.

call something into question—(also: put something in question) express doubts about smth.:

  • His moral standards have been called into question.

Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase call the question—used in formal procedures as an invitation to cut off any further debate and proceed to a vote on the topic in question:

  • Before proposing to “call the question,” there should be some indication that most members have made up their mind.