in question vs sure

in question

adj
  • Under consideration, under discussion. 

  • In doubt, under dispute. 

sure

adj
  • Physically secure and certain, non-failing, reliable. 

  • Certain to act or be a specified way. 

  • Certain in one's knowledge or belief. 

adv
  • Without doubt, certainly. 

intj
  • Yes, expressing noncommittal agreement or consent. 

  • Yes; of course. 

  • You're welcome; polite response to being thanked. 

How often have the words in question and sure occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )