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

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

Nixon himself later admitted that he looked more at Kennedy than the nation because he was behaving as a traditional debater, who advocates for their argument and capitalizes on their opponent's weaknesses through direct confrontation.

From Salon • Sep. 8, 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

The same Parker, who is also a line cook who smells like onions sometimes, and the second-best debater in Munising, Michigan.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith