debate
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During the televised mayoral debate this month, Pratt was asked to clarify his position on working with ICE.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
This debate over race mirrors earlier controversies surrounding Halle Bailey starring in “The Little Mermaid” and other diverse casting choices in fantasy and literary adaptations.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
Streeting called for a broad debate about what comes next but did not say he would run for leader.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
After months of planning and internal debate, Red Lobster executives believe they have cracked the code on Endless Shrimp.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
In fact, the ongoing debate on the assumption and residency questions was set aside for the entire day as the House put itself into committee of the whole to permit unencumbered debate on the petitions.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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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