debate
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It isn’t true, although one of the marvelous aspects of Ms. Hall’s consistently seductive portrayal is Claire’s interior debate over her feelings for Kyle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Then, during a debate, David Jones and Ben Midgley announced an alliance of their own.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
Another petition, titled "support the ceramics industry and protect British manufacturing jobs and skills", has reached more than 105,000 signatures, passing the threshold to be considered for a debate in Parliament.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
DC Studios co-chief James Gunn took to social media Monday to settle a debate once and for all: Of course, Supergirl can have pierced ears.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The United States purchases the Louisiana Territory from France, doubling the size of the country and opening up vast new lands that will fuel the debate over the future of slavery in America.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
Vocabulary lists containing debate
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The Articles of Confederation (1777)
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Speech and Debate
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