- present participle of debate.
Example Sentences
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Oracle has been on both sides of the AI trade, with investors debating its cloud-versus-software bona fides.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
“I’m looking forward to debating whoever it is.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Even some schools in Texas Tech’s own Big 12 Conference are debating similar moves.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Much time was spent among Republicans debating who deserved those three get-out-of-jail-free cards.
From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026
He was looking at me and nodding slowly, like he was debating something in his head.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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