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debated

ADJECTIVE
contested
Synonyms




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During Tuesday’s City Council meeting, council members debated the Axon pilot program after hearing from scores of people who spoke out in opposition to more cameras.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

"I reckon what's happened in the 24 hours after Bournemouth is that they've literally debated it back and forth," former Manchester United captain Neville said on the Stick to Football podcast.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

Investors have debated the advantages of optical technology over traditional copper.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026

One Thanksgiving, my mom and I debated attempting a traditional holiday meal at a rental on Hilton Head Island.

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026

The original Native American population has been reduced by a debated large percentage: estimates for North America range up to 95 percent.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond


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