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'debate' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'debate' with 20 example sentences.


debate noun

: a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

: the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

debate verb

: argue with one another

: think about carefully; weigh

: discuss the pros and cons of an issue

: have an argument about something


  • Other scientists are debating his theory about the disappearance of dinosaurs.
  • I participated in the debate.
  • That's still being debated.
  • I debated whether I should say anything.
  • We are going to set off a debate on climate change.
  • Researchers study identical twins to solve the "Nature vs. Nurture" debate.
  • After much debate, we decided to spend our holidays in Spain.
  • Did you watch the presidential debate?
  • I think this is a very unfair debate.
  • This debate won't get us anywhere.
  • The debate has been postponed.
  • He had said nothing during the debate.
  • Rarely has a debate attracted so much media attention.
  • People often confuse the difference between an argument and a debate.
  • Citizens are debating about health care at City Hall.
  • We debated on the question of world population.
  • Delegates debated the compromise for many days.
  • I've been debating whether I should mention it or not.
  • Some companies are still debating whether to get Internet access.
  • He is second to none when it comes to debating.
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