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debatable

[dih-bay-tuh-buhl] / dɪˈbeɪ tə bəl /


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“It’s not even a debatable point anymore,” said Brian Ballard, a Republican lobbyist Trump appointed to the board in 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

The conclusion is often debatable, but not in respect to one major municipal project.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

There are a few examples that are debatable.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026

To my mind, the top six or seven are obvious - even if the order is debatable - but it's those who fill the remaining spots that will no doubt spark the biggest talking point.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

It is debatable, however, whether this represents a ‘timeless’ condition or the impact of European imperialism.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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