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debates

  • plural
    of debate.
    debate
    noun
    a discussion, as of a public question in an assembly, involving opposing viewpoints.
  • present tense form
    of debate (3rd person singular).
    debate
    noun
    a discussion, as of a public question in an assembly, involving opposing viewpoints.

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We didn’t notice any blow-ups of such magnitude in the debates we watched this week.

From Slate ● Oct. 10, 2026

He and Hilton faced off last week in an hourlong debate on CNN but no other debates have been announced.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Rising living costs, low wages, strains on the healthcare system and long-term population decline all feature prominently in campaign debates.

From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026

That anxiety quickly turns into anger in online debates, be it about university entrance exams or bride price or food safety scandals.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

The Assembly Hall was used for large lectures, debates, plays, and concerts; it had the worst acoustics in the school.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles