debatable

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It’s debatable whether AI efficiencies are as responsible for layoffs and salary deflation as some executives claim.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

While it was debatable how much flexibility “around 5%” entailed, most market participants viewed this as within 0.2-0.3 percentage points of 5%.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

And whether or not she’s willing to accept that is debatable.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

What is less debatable is that they've refashioned the global economy, and will continue to do so into 2026.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 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