debate
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Experts debate if the market can absorb three major IPOs, but some point to over $8 trillion in sidelined capital.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
One person who used to work at the company has been in a debate with Eric Franklin, a wealth adviser who caters to tech-company employees.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Then, during a debate, David Jones and Ben Midgley announced an alliance of their own.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
Another petition, titled "support the ceramics industry and protect British manufacturing jobs and skills", has reached more than 105,000 signatures, passing the threshold to be considered for a debate in Parliament.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
My heart rate finally elevated slightly above somber territory as we engaged in a heated debate over which came first, the chicken or the egg.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing debate
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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