The plans for this reform were debated in the press during the early 1870s.

I didn't debate it, before, during or after the trial.

The charter commission is expected to debate the issue during meetings next week.

The law also requires those accepting public money to debate their opponents during the campaign.

He debated the question during the long ride across London in heavy traffic.

This sense of the word has been the main issue debated in the United States during the 21st century.

The bill was debated in a special session during September 2011 but ultimately failed to gain enough support.

The conceptualization has been debated during four different workshops by several international groups of experts.

This was the only time that Washington pronounced an opinion on any of the actual issues debated during the entire convention.

The comments from both camps underscored how the economy is likely to be debated during the election campaign.