debater

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 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

"They always the losing person, the fighter, the debater, they always ask for a rematch."

From Salon • Sep. 11, 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

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

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow