Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2024

If a third debater had been onstage, they almost certainly would have piped up, “See folks, this is why those two should not be on this debate stage.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2023

The first thing we’ll see is one fewer debater.

From Slate • Sep. 27, 2023

No one on stage has proven to be a more effective debater than Christie.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2023

I didn't win the hard-earned title of number-one debater in Mumbai's school tournaments by accepting defeat easily.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins