The meaning of the text has been the subject of considerable/intense/lively 'debate' among scholars for many years.
She was on the 'debating team' [=a group that competes against other teams in formal debates] at school.
Whether or not the tax cuts benefit the lower classes is still hotly 'debated' among economists.
(..) We had no time to discuss the possibility before you ended their possibilities. One can be forgiven for thinking you're taking your family's side in this debate. I am taking their side. You need to take your enemy's side. You need to see things the way they do. (..)2017 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Beyond the Wall Season: 7 Episode 6