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Synonyms for debate

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Synonyms for debate

to put forth reasons for or against something, often excitedly

the presentation of an argument or arguments

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Synonyms for debate

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)

argue with one another

discuss the pros and cons of an issue

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Lininger and Saenger make up the South Eugene policy debate team. They will compete in a prestigious national debate competition called the "Tournament of Champions" at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky.
Last spring, in the team's inaugural season, Bronstein and Eddins competed as a policy debate team in Overland Park, Kan.
Beyond a mother who encouraged him to go out for the debate team, his inspirations have been Robert Clark, former UO president, and Dominic LaRusso, professor of rhetoric, poet, World War II veteran and ex-Golden Gloves boxer.
Emily Balloun, a junior, served as a panelist for both the Bush and Kerry sides, and a couple of the debate team students spoke for the candidate they oppose, just for practice.
UHS Vice Chancellor Prof Javed Akram announced that the varsity would develop its own debate team that would be sent to Singapore for competing in international event.
Al-Quds University's debate team was at the forefront locally and internationally in the 5th International Universities Debating Championship which was held in Qatar between March 16th and 20th.
JERUSALEM, Monday, April 1, 2019 (WAFA) - Al-Quds University's debate team was at the forefront locally and internationally in the 5 th International Universities Debating Championship which was held in Qatar between March 16 th and 20 th , said a statement issued by the university.
The Speech and Debate team has brought home state champions for five consecutive years.
President, marami pa po tayong mga major measures (there are many major measures) that we want to take up, and we're hoping to get the consideration of our colleagues, those who listed to interpellate to be able to interpellate I would like put on the record, kawawa po ang ating minority leader, he's a one -man debate team, siya na lang po ang nakikipagdebate (our minority leader is a one-man debate team, he was debating it alone),' he said.
This transformation will help give children the motivation and confidence they may need to hone their skills in other areas of life -- from organised sports to debate team to acting in the school play.
The Niger State schools' debate team emerged as the best overall at the National Schools Debate competition held in Akure, Ondo State, last year.
Just when she thinks she's found her ticket out--Saudi Arabia's first-ever all-girls debate competition, with a grand prize of a full ride to college--Leena's blacklisted from the debate team. Unable to escape her father's shadow, Leena is crestfallen.
Being a debate team captain improved a college applicant's chance of admission to the University of Pennsylvania by more than 60 percent, according to a widely cited 1999 Wall Street Journal analysis.
Tony, a childhood friend, introduces Ezra to Cassidy, a new girl who mysteriously disappeared from her previous school and its debate team the year before.