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 trio touted their diplomatic credentials during a debate organised by independent organisations in Geneva, the city home to the UN's European headquarters.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
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
Now, the debate is how to compete within the new system that voters successfully demanded.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
Aunt Kitty seemed to sense a fight coming, so she snatched the paper from my hands and ordered me to eat, shutting down any chance for a great debate.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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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