under debate
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: discussed in a manner where people can offer different opinions : being debated
These topics are still under debate.
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An amnesty bill under debate could free hundreds more political prisoners, but families and rights groups remain skeptical about the government’s commitment.
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Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
As marijuana's potential health benefits are under debate, new research has found that THC could have a powerful and positive effect on the brain.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
However, free agency has been suspended due to the number of player compensation rules under debate in collective bargaining.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Phrases and single words still under debate are marked with brackets.
—Lisa Song, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2025
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Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
As marijuana's potential health benefits are under debate, new research has found that THC could have a powerful and positive effect on the brain.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
However, free agency has been suspended due to the number of player compensation rules under debate in collective bargaining.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Phrases and single words still under debate are marked with brackets.
—Lisa Song, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for under debate
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