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debated

ADJECTIVE
contested
Synonyms




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As in the thriller, anxious local leaders debated whether publicizing the peril would scare off tourists.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

This remains a debated point in financial markets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

It is also one of the most debated.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

For decades, researchers have debated where bats first appeared.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

She debated whether or not to risk Main Street.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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