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

"Bangor University's Debating & Political Society isn't interested in debating," said her Reform UK colleague, Anderton.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 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

Debating perhaps whether to tell him or pretend she does not know.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr