"confronted with a question" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It typically means to face a difficult problem or dilemma, and is often used when discussing a difficult decision that someone needs to make. For example, "The manager was confronted with a question of whether to lay off employees or cut back on business expenses."
Clinton is subtly adjusting her words here when confronted with a question about her consistency on policy positions.
They found that when confronted with a question that we cannot answer, our first instinct is to think of the internet – our all-knowing "friend".
Clegg made the point that he usually does when confronted with a question like this; he said that if the caller liked Lib Dem values, she should vote Lib Dem.
Suddenly they were confronted with a question that had never before occurred to them: given the way baby gear and toys take over households, the uncivilized habits of toddlers and the dangers posed by sharp-edged contemporary furniture, could Ms. Brown and Mr. Friedman continue to live their high-design dream?
When confronted with a question about the harassment allegations against him, Allen defended his behavior and downplayed the incident.
Sunday night's presidential debate saw the candidates confronted with a question on energy policy by Kenneth Bone, an undecided voter whose eye-catching style made him an overnight internet sensation.
When confronted with a hostile question, he has his answer prepared well before the questioner stops talking.
The radicals seemed to be confronted with a classic question: what is to be done?
By preparing for a win-win negotiation – athletic or otherwise – and anticipating your answers before you're confronted with a challenging question, you can avoid a costly mistake.
By preparing for a negotiation and anticipating your answers before you're confronted with a challenging question, you can avoid a costly mistake.
With law firms merging at a rapid clip, attorneys increasingly are confronted with a vexing question: What to call the unified firm?
