debate

US / dɪˈbet/

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UK /dɪ'beɪt/

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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)General public discussion of a topic

The debate of the day is which came first, the chicken or the egg

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To consider options before making a decision

We need to debate the best way to meet the boss’s goals

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To take part in a formal discussion

Our team can debate any topic very well, we almost always win

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A formal event where two sides discuss a topic

The debate will be held on Saturday

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The science is not "settled." The debate is not over. The climate is always changing.
The science is not "settled." The debate is not over. The climate is always changing.

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12:20

this was the debate everybody was waiting for.
this was the debate everybody was waiting for.
after her blistering attack in the first debate.
after her blistering attack in the first debate.

14:01

So today we're gonna be covering the debate
So today we're gonna be covering the debate
Tonight was the fifth Democratic debate,
Tonight was the fifth Democratic debate,

11:45

Coming into this debate,
Coming into this debate,
by far the biggest development since the last debate
by far the biggest development since the last debate

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You don't have to consult with an engineer to talk about how the game is structured or you don't have to debate on the
You don't have to consult with an engineer to talk about how the game is structured or you don't have to debate on the

06:19

And on social media, the uniqueness of the shoe's design has sparked debate.
And on social media, the uniqueness of the shoe's design has sparked debate.
the uniqueness of the shoe's design has sparked debate.
the uniqueness of the shoe's design has sparked debate.

05:02

Now, Cracker Barrel's new meatless sausage patty is creating quite the online debate.
Now, Cracker Barrel's new meatless sausage patty is creating quite the online debate.
is creating quite the online debate.
is creating quite the online debate.

06:43

They're all just a handful of companies really running the AI debate I guess, in terms of a few companies that lead the way.
They're all just a handful of companies really running the AI debate I guess, in terms of a few companies that lead the way.
running the AI debate,
running the AI debate,

08:52

Just the fact that the Senate is now forced to debate this issue publicly really shows that there's a changing tide.
Just the fact that the Senate is now forced to debate this issue publicly really shows that there's a changing tide.
to debate this issue publicly really shows
to debate this issue publicly really shows