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debatable

[dih-bey-tuh-buhl] / dɪˈbeɪ tə bəl /


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While some films’ merit is debatable, it’s refreshing regardless that the conversations around what qualifies as an “awards movie” are in flux.

From Salon Sep. 9, 2026

But the chances of that coming to pass are debatable.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

For all that, the description of Musk as a trillionaire rests on the debatable value of SpaceX, which accounts — by Bloomberg’s estimate — for nearly 78% of Musk’s net worth.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

What to know: It’s debatable whether “Legally Blonde” needs a prequel series, but one is coming anyway, starring Lexi Minetree in the title role made famous by Reese Witherspoon, one of the show’s executive producers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

Still debatable are the origins of writing on Easter Island, in China, and in Egypt.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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