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.
(..) Everyone knows affirmative action takes jobs away from qualified men. You know what, why don't we just hold off here on the women's debate lecture thing, and you can tell us more about Leah Marino. Well, that woman's been a thorn (..)2016 TvShow: Bones Title: The Murder of the Meninist Season: 11 Episode 12