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Difference between Put something in question and Put something to the question

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

  • The increase in unemployment would arouse such mass opposition that the very existence of capitalism would be put in question.

put something to the questioncause smth. (of importance) to be discussed or considered:

  • We’re having a family gathering this evening, and the matter of the annual holiday will be put to the question.