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Cynical Theories argues bad ideas should be debated, and defeated, with vigorous public discussion.

Republicans are having a vigorous debate about whether or not to make serious appeals to the growing Hispanic electorate.

Obama and Modi are from two different planets, and each, in his heart, is likely to have vigorous contempt for the other.

Polio, for example, has been eradicated in the Western hemisphere thanks to a vigorous international immunization program.

Ordinarily, the possibility of a Perkins run for office would be about as thrilling as a vigorous tooth flossing.

On the GOP side, Republicans promised that they would mount a vigorous defense of their governor.

There was a sincere and vigorous demonstration in our behalf.

Two vigorous oarsmen pulled till the blades bent, and the boat, aided by the stream, flew through the water.

But for St. Paul, as for all sufficiently earnest and vigorous minds, there is a point at which these distinctions disappear.

A large tree, 60 to 80 ft. high, with smooth square twigs on the vigorous growths.

Wilson faced the vigorous form in the helmet and rubber overcoat.