debate
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It is a trailer for the debate to come this autumn and beyond.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
The idea of model alignment has become more well-known recently as debate rages over whether AI could one day wipe out humans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Much like the initial debate over the use of forensic DNA testing, Gialamas said, the answer wasn’t to abandon the technology but to create safeguards to “ensure responsible and trusted use.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
However, student union leader Ryad Rani told local press that the effort was "yet another attempt to muzzle the debate" and to gain time.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
“We can debate this another day,” said Birdie.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
He and Hilton faced off last week in an hourlong debate on CNN but no other debates have been announced.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Rising living costs, low wages, strains on the healthcare system and long-term population decline all feature prominently in campaign debates.
From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026
AI researchers have warned that the technology could lead to human extinction, adding urgency to both policy and philosophical debates.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
Confusion over the status of a suspect and internal debates about the right communication response led to delays in the crucial minutes after the shooting, the report found.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
During the debates, Congress removes a passage in Thomas Jefferson’s draft that condemns the slave trade.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
Washington long debated whether crypto was the future of finance or merely a fad.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
As in the thriller, anxious local leaders debated whether publicizing the peril would scare off tourists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
As discussions got going, it took a surprisingly long time for Grant's name to come up, as the other players debated other suspects such as Julie Hesmondhalgh.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
It is still up on TikTok, where commenters debated what the code was, although Ms. Townsend says the camera’s view wasn’t close enough to tell.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Back at the old house, we debated where to sleep.
From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah
And Becerra, who’s made himself exceedingly scarce, is stepping up and debating, as he should.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Now, Jenner is seemingly once again debating selling the home, with property records revealing that it has once again been swiped off the market, Realtor.com can exclusively reveal.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
But, they’re now debating how to handle 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
"Brazil spent years debating how to regulate sports betting," the club said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026
In the next room, I hear Andre and Camille debating which way the couch should face.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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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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