debate
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Instead, Pratt declined an invite to their only other scheduled debate and never bothered with the forums civic groups across the city held in order for their members to hear from candidates.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The debate was held at the Maison de la Paix, which houses several organisations and is a stone's throw from the UN Palais des Nations.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
It isn’t true, although one of the marvelous aspects of Ms. Hall’s consistently seductive portrayal is Claire’s interior debate over her feelings for Kyle.
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
Aunt Kitty seemed to sense a fight coming, so she snatched the paper from my hands and ordered me to eat, shutting down any chance for a great debate.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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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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