debater

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But it’s hard to imagine Talarico, a high school debater who Hobbs of Texas Monthly aptly described as a “strange, wise boy with the gentle cadence of a preacher,” ever going full Teresa Giudice.

From Slate • Dec. 10, 2025

A witty and brilliant debater, he did not always show the best judgement.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2024

Kamarck added that the impression on the screen may be “an angry scowling guy versus your son’s football coach at a backyard barbecue,” before adding that Vance probably will be a skilled debater.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2024

Nixon himself later admitted that he looked more at Kennedy than the nation because he was behaving as a traditional debater, who advocates for their argument and capitalizes on their opponent's weaknesses through direct confrontation.

From Salon • Sep. 8, 2024

J. N. Singh, an effective debater, uttered words that night which still echo in my head.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela