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But the dissenting opinions from Justices Thomas and Samuel Alito make clear the court was debating other issues as well.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Warsh’s colleagues are wary of the analogy because back then, the Fed was debating whether to hold rates or hike—not cut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The gran-of-four explained that one of the first essays she wrote was debating the statement 'Poverty, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder' and says "that's exactly right".

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025

Her sister and brother-in-law, Miranda and James “BDash” Derrick, whom Wilking was debating in the docuseries whether to invite, both attended the wedding.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2024

She was debating which one was Kapugen’s when the door opened in the smaller one and three children tumbled out.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George