debated

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Water has been studied more than almost any other substance, yet scientists have long debated a surprisingly simple question: What happens to its chemistry when it is squeezed into spaces only a few molecules wide?

From Science Daily • Jul. 2, 2026

The company debated eliminating many common new-car features to hit its price target and focus on what “actually matters to drivers,” said Eric Keipper, Slate’s head of engineering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

The proposals must still be debated and voted on in parliament before becoming law.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Despite the passage of time, even the basic lore behind Juneteenth is still murky, and feverishly debated.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

It is not widely debated in the mainstream media or, for that matter, in civil rights organizations.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander