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debate

[dih-beyt] / dɪˈbeɪt /




Usage

What are other ways to say debate? To debate is to interchange formal (usually opposing) arguments, especially on public questions: to debate a proposed amendment. To argue is to present one's reasons: The scientists argued for a safer testing procedure; it may also imply disputing in an angry or excited way: His parents argue all the time. To discuss is to present varied opinions and views: to discuss ways and means. 

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Commemorations of Pearl Harbor Day aren’t the best opportunity to debate why the United States was caught by surprise on Dec. 7, 1941.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

“Pay close attention to the debate over Social Security solvency now,” Johnson said.

From MarketWatch Sep. 11, 2026

Here are a few things to know to follow the debate and be ready for its outcomes:

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

"The debate is good for society. It's what Charlie did."

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

Everyone pitched in, including Poppy, and after some debate we settled on our app name and logo.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

The original debates around superhuman AI date to online forums in the 1990s.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

Back then, they were “a fount of car games, sing-alongs, impassioned debates, and wistful dreaming-out-loud.”

From Slate Sep. 9, 2026

Some vulnerable Republicans have cited campaign commitments, debates or family obligations, while others have complained privately about being asked to contribute at least $25,000 to attend.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

At the time, the union drew gasps of surprise and even disappointment from some feminists, who had spent years following Steinem's heated debates surrounding marriage laws.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

When Congress began the debates over the Sedition Act in the spring of 1798, Jefferson’s first fear was that it was aimed pointedly at him.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

The reforms, which have yet to be debated in Congress, have drawn criticism from rights groups, opposition leaders and even members of the ruling coalition.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

It is one of 65 amendments to the same bill that was debated this week.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

He once left the room and they debated whether he was referring to physical galaxies or a type of private plane.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

For years, researchers have debated why the name of the Assyrian king originally associated with the monument was overwritten with the name of another "Tiglath-pileser."

From Science Daily Aug. 26, 2026

Across the country, the United States debated the quality of its schools, concerned with how American students matched up to the Soviets in math and the sciences.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

Americans should continue debating the strengths and weaknesses of the decisions made during those years.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

"The speech arrives against a difficult policy backdrop. Inflation remains above target for a sixth consecutive year, while Fed officials have begun debating whether tighter policy may still be required."

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

At university, she was involved in the debating society and now realises that has prepared her for thinking on her feet.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

Therefore, it is “the default connectivity partner” for customers debating between copper and fiber components, in his view.

From MarketWatch Aug. 21, 2026

Nathan looked at her as if he was debating whether to counter that.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English




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