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debatable

[dih-bey-tuh-buhl] / dɪˈbeɪ tə bəl /


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For all that, the description of Musk as a trillionaire rests on the debatable value of SpaceX, which accounts — by Bloomberg’s estimate — for nearly 78% of Musk’s net worth.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

America will remain immensely powerful, but its ability and willingness to act in this way seems increasingly debatable.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

With China’s investability no longer considered debatable by global investors, Zhang reckons Hong Kong will be able to sustain the economic momentum through the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Julian Alvarez then equalised with a penalty after a debatable handball decision given against Ben White - more on that later.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

His music became serious-minded and earnest, but it is debatable whether he changed the world.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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