debate
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The ruling "completes an exemplary democratic debate", the Elysee Palace said, adding that the legislation "provides an essential safeguard for our fellow citizens".
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
The contamination question has been one of the central issues in the debate over ancient fossil proteins.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
Historically, it has been a subject of frequent debate and technical adjustments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Here, for the first time, the 47-year-old explains his decision in detail - opening up on the impact of the often toxic debate surrounding officiating, and the intense scrutiny faced by referees.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
By “inclination,” he meant his personal aversion to the kind of controversy and policy debate inside the cabinet that Adams seemed to be proposing.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Edwards has said there is time to improve end-of-life care before any assisted dying service would come into effect under her proposed law, given a four-year implementation period had been agreed in the previous debates.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
It was always the thing held against him in debates about whether he was the greatest footballer of all time.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Domino’s Pizza DPZ -0.88%decrease; down pointing triangle believes it has a solution to those endless debates over toppings, crust and extra cheese.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
It’s not a silver bullet that cures polarization, settles complicated policy debates or ensures that everyone gets along.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
That said, even though no formal proposal for a gradual emancipation program came before the Congress in 1790, all the elements for such a program were present in the debates.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Despite that, local issues are also highlighted and debated and there can often be a by-election bounce for the local community, as public money suddenly gets spent on things.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
For nearly three decades, a onetime Compton gang leader named Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been one of the most vocal theorists about one of the most debated celebrity killings ever.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
The impact of parenting is still debated to this day.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Concerns about the affordability of groceries slowed both efforts as White House officials debated them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
But I had left the series behind after our Tribal Youth Council debated whether it was appropriate for a non-Native author to use elements of an actual tribe’s cultural teachings without their permission.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
The need for investment has already prompted many to explore alternative ownership structures, and industry leaders have been debating how the technology could shrink head count or alter fee structures over time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Transit advocates likewise dismissed the idea, arguing lawmakers should remain focused on completing the station’s redevelopment and improving passenger service rather than debating a name change.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
Groups sit in circles debating politics through the night.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Youth Unity also has an area indoors for podcasting, gaming and debating - things he says are all relevant in modern Britain.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
‘I wonder if you are being very brave,’ he said quiedy after a moment, as if he was debating the matter in his head, ‘rather than merely disrespectful. Perhaps that’s not such a bad thing.’
From "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" by John Boyne
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The Articles of Confederation (1777)
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Speech and Debate
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