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
The longtime German executive is known for his love of dialectical debate and support for European tech sovereignty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Shares have also been volatile as investors debate Micron’s valuation.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Instead, Pratt declined an invite to their only other scheduled debate and never bothered with the forums civic groups across the city held in order for their members to hear from candidates.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
All day, it had been a replay of that old First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Student Association debate.
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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