were debating
- past progressive of debate.
Example Sentences
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I was sitting next to Larry; we were debating something new to me.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025
Credit rating firms were debating where to place the transaction within the BB to CCC range usually deemed junk bonds, according to a Bloomberg report from last month about the potential offering.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2025
Cardi B replied that they were debating, a statement that was greeted with laughter in the courtroom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2025
Ms McGowan said as soon as the couple got engaged they were debating how many bridesmaids was too many.
From BBC ● May 7, 2025
At the time I’d been surrounded by a bunch of other gods who were debating whether or not to kill me.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
