debate
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In the one debate he participated in, Pratt put Bass on the defensive, turned Raman into a tongue-tied mess, kept his answers sharp and relatable, and even earned the praise of the moderators.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
It is high time a woman took charge of the United Nations, argued three of the candidates in the running to take over as secretary-general, at a debate on Tuesday.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
One person who used to work at the company has been in a debate with Eric Franklin, a wealth adviser who caters to tech-company employees.
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
Parker once told me he’d rather be my debate partner even if he didn’t agree with my position, just so he’d never have to go against me.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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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