debating
- present participle of debate.
Example Sentences
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Debating this event years afterwards, a friend told me the British shouldn’t have killed the Iranian terrorists.
From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026
Mehdi Hasan’s “Win Every Argument: The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking” is an excellent resource for understanding your audience and communicating effectively.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
Debating what the new team should be called has been a San Francisco pastime since Oct.
From New York Times • May 14, 2024
In his new book, "Win Every Argument: The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking," Hasan lays out a how-to guide for debates and public speaking.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2023
Debating perhaps whether to tell him or pretend she does not know.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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