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debated

ADJECTIVE
contested
Synonyms




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This remains a debated point in financial markets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

As discussions got going, it took a surprisingly long time for Grant's name to come up, as the other players debated other suspects such as Julie Hesmondhalgh.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

It is also one of the most debated.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

For decades, researchers have debated how often overdiagnosis actually occurs.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

The elders in my village debated his meaning.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau




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