But any debate over the matter took place in his own mind.

Only after the law was passed did significant debate take place in public.

The debate about the religious right has taken a turn from the political to the personal.

I too hope that the debate will take place during the day next time.

The debate has not taken place and the vote will be tomorrow.

That is where I believe this debate should really take place.

The debate over the abortion issue should take place on higher ground.

The debate over private control of public hospitals has taken place around the country.

A similar debate has taken place about other European nations.

Because the matter has been referred back to the committee, the debate will not now take place.