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has debated
  • present perfect of debate (3rd person singular).

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He was an early investor in OpenAI and Tesla, has debated the impact of AI at Davos and in the Vatican and once served as Intel’s director of creative innovation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Japan has debated the royal succession for decades, with a key government panel in 2005 recommending that it pass to the oldest child regardless of their sex.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Congress has debated this kind of tax before, but it hasn't gained much traction.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2025

For decades, Australia has debated whether to break from the monarchy and become a republic.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2024

Congress has debated ever since its passage the best mode to make it good.

From Recollections of Forty Years in the House, Senate and Cabinet An Autobiography. by Sherman, John