debate
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It also fanned debate about immigration and security, at a time when Germany was in the midst of a national election campaign.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Spirited, and occasionally acrimonious, internal debate has always been a part of working at “60 Minutes.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
There is some debate on the validity of the decision, which the German group plans to oppose, and it is unclear how timelines evolve from here, they add.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
The couple said they were not convinced by the debate around entitlement and exploitation.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
“There’s a debate about whether to restore them or remodel them into a workshop. I’m telling you now, do not have an opinion. It’s not safe.”
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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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