debate
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Peru's right-wing presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori promised on Sunday to crack down on crime, while leftist Roberto Sanchez vowed to tackle the "political mafia," in the final debate before the country's June 7 runoff election.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
When she greeted him post debate, Joe knew it hadn’t gone well.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Before this turns into a broader debate: I’m not looking for your opinion on whether I should buy it or suggestions to self-fund — I’ve already made that decision for planning reasons.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
There has also been fierce debate over whether Japan is moving away from its post-war pacifism, a core part of the national identity.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Eventually, after making one of these trips, he declared matter-of-factly, as if there was no room for debate, “Reshevsky’s busted.”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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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