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.
(..) but by the way they was arguing, I figured they must be married. Booth and I were not arguing at the scene-scene of the crime. I mean, we were having a healthy debate between a husband and wife. Right, sometimes our debates are so "healthy," I end up sleeping on the couch. (..)2016 TvShow: Bones Title: The Movie in the Making Season: 11 Episode 18