Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun The act of discussing or arguing; discussion.
- noun a society or club for the purpose of debate and improvement in extemporaneous speaking.
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- verb Present participle of
debate .
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Examples
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But the point we are debating is probably the biggest: if the company must cover pre-existing conditions then people can bias their purchase of insurance.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Putting Lipstick on the Health-Reform Pig: 2010
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If you disagree, you should take up the argument with him, because I have no interest in debating my worth with any person.
The Volokh Conspiracy » A Sad Victory for Thuggery in Texas 2010
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"Senate Republicans unanimously blocked efforts to even begin debating reform," Obama said.
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So you admit you have no intention in debating in good faith and post stuff because “it pisses people off.”
Matthew Yglesias » Friedman to Palestinians: Suck on This 2009
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Reid, Pelosi et al have been unbelievably disingenuous in debating the issues.
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Clark says that in debating a vacancy time frame, conversation centered on just how long an owner would wait with property empty.
Builders Rep Raps City for Vacancy Ordinance « PubliCola 2010
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* Beltway prognosticators salivating over GOP victory: At this point, the only thing D. C.'s professional election forcasters are debating is whether the GOP's victory will rival the Dems 'historic 71-seat loss in 1938 or whether it will be a mere 50 seats.
The Morning Plum Greg Sargent 2010
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We do know that now is the time to begin debating this proposals – and to start leveraging our competitive advantage.
Putting Vegas Under 2010
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Mr. Obama at least has some experience in debating, whereas Mr. Limbaugh has never publicly debated anyone one-on-one.
Obama vs. Limbaugh 2009
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So you admit you have no intention in debating in good faith and post stuff because “it pisses people off.”
Matthew Yglesias » Friedman to Palestinians: Suck on This 2009
GHibbs commented on the word debating
My adjectival use: 'A school may have a debating club.'
August 22, 2011