debate
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Example Sentences
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Much of the debate about the current “affordability crisis” focuses on lowering costs.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
The debate will air live across CNN, CNN International, CNN en Español and, for viewers without cable, on CNN’s subscription streaming service.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
A Wall Street Journal writer’s stance against “gimme” putts in golf sparked a debate among readers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
She spoke of one audience member, a relative of someone who was murdered, who became more open to a debate about the merits of capital punishment after seeing the opera.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
After some debate, we pulled into the Spruce Grouse Lodge.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
