debate
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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
There will be a debate about whether a group of professional athletes should be placed under a curfew.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
There wasn’t time to debate, so Mother just agreed.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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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