debater

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A witty and brilliant debater, he did not always show the best judgement.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2024

The Minnesota governor, who’d warned the Harris campaign before his selection as running mate that he wasn’t a very good debater, was reportedly all nerves and anxiety in the days leading up to the debate.

From Slate • Oct. 5, 2024

Kamarck added that the impression on the screen may be “an angry scowling guy versus your son’s football coach at a backyard barbecue,” before adding that Vance probably will be a skilled debater.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2024

Don’t discount 38-year-old conservative entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, an eager debater who has played a central role in the first two meetings.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2023

J. N. Singh, an effective debater, uttered words that night which still echo in my head.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela