debater

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But it’s hard to imagine Talarico, a high school debater who Hobbs of Texas Monthly aptly described as a “strange, wise boy with the gentle cadence of a preacher,” ever going full Teresa Giudice.

From Slate • Dec. 10, 2025

She was a fearless thinker, a champion debater, with surgical insight, completely untethered by convention.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2024

“I think it made her a rather skilled debater in that regard. It’s definitely something we watched out for, any sort of unexpected punch that could come from Senator Harris at the time.”

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2024

No one on stage has proven to be a more effective debater than Christie.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2023

His strong public-speaking skills, developed from preaching and teaching, earned him respect as an excellent debater.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow