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No matter how gleeful Siskel and Ebert used to look sparring over movies, their industry was built on intellectual debate in pursuit of cinematic resonance, not schadenfreude.

From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026

After a heated debate, the State Water Resources Control Board voted unanimously late Wednesday to approve the water right permit for the reservoir near the community of Maxwell.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

The debate over permanent daylight saving time has gained momentum in Washington, D.C.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

Another famous face that has been brought into the mogging debate is Cillian Murphy, with the Irish actor being compared favourably to his co-stars by some.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

But the key point is that the debate was not resolved so much as built into the fabric of our national identity.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

That has sparked debates about where to build the necessary infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Unlike 2022, there have been no televised debates.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

Picard is a man given to philosophical debates and genteel pursuits like horseback riding and fencing.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026

Animal welfare was one of the main themes of the debates leading up to Denmark's March parliamentary elections, in a country known for its extensive pig farming and pork exports.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

They held debates and voting parties and did all manner of campaigning.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals

The changes are certified as urgent, allowing them to be debated and voted on quickly, and they are expected to easily pass later on Wednesday by the legislature dominated by the ruling People's Action Party.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

During Tuesday’s City Council meeting, council members debated the Axon pilot program after hearing from scores of people who spoke out in opposition to more cameras.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

Investors have debated the advantages of optical technology over traditional copper.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026

Additionally, executives have debated whether to change the release cadence of certain shows to improve engagement, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

The delegates had debated the anchors’ purpose, assuming they kept the citadel from drifting away.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

The strong labor market demand is a hawkish surprise for the Federal Reserve, already debating a December hike, says Waleed Said, a technical analyst at GivTrade.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

"One of Bevan's strengths was his debating skills and his ability to deconstruct arguments."

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

Sound conclusions come from testing claims and debating evidence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

And Becerra, who’s made himself exceedingly scarce, is stepping up and debating, as he should.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

There was much shouting and debating among the Orcs; a quarrel seemed on the point of breaking out again between the Northerners and the Isengarders.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien