debate
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The protest was organised by Democratism, an initiative that, according to its website, aims to launch debate "on how AI and robotisation affect the labour market".
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
“California has a lot of communities that have been struggling and trying to find a way forward, and the data center debate captures those voters’ frustrations,” McCuan said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
The interruption follows growing debate over the atmosphere surrounding this year’s U.S.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
For weeks the case gripped the country and sparked debate over the topic of postpartum psychosis.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Madison served as the floor leader of the opposition in the House during the debate that raged throughout the winter and spring of 1796.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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Some vulnerable Republicans have cited campaign commitments, debates or family obligations, while others have complained privately about being asked to contribute at least $25,000 to attend.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
Like all generational debates, to define what makes “millennial art,” we have to start with what it is not.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
Since 1982, policymakers and prominent economists have gathered in this remote valley ringed by mountains in Grand Teton National Park -- known to most people more for its bison than for spirited debates on macroeconomics.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the use of automated license-plate readers has gotten “out of control,” as debates continue across the country over Flock Safety’s AI-enabled cameras.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
These two debates, about thinking and knowing, interlock because both generations have downplayed the idea that the new science was grounded in a new type of engagement with sensory reality.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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The causes of the epidemic were debated at the time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
The reforms, which have yet to be debated in Congress, have drawn criticism from rights groups, opposition leaders and even members of the ruling coalition.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Since the 2025-26 season ended, and United's summer transfer strategy started to be debated, it seemed obvious the club would move to address a perceived weakness in Michael Carrick's squad.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
For years, archaeologists have debated why some ancient Egyptian princesses were buried with weapons.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
My heart raced for a second while I debated changing the subject.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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At university, she was involved in the debating society and now realises that has prepared her for thinking on her feet.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Lore holds that the first docking contest arose from watermen debating their prowess.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Therefore, it is “the default connectivity partner” for customers debating between copper and fiber components, in his view.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
I’m all for rallying around a book or author and debating their merits like it’s a sporting match.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
They discussed legends, debating which were true and which were false, and which were somewhere between.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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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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