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.
(..) how to cut it close. Commander? Distance is too far. I'm going out. I can do this. It's not a debate. I'm not risking another crew member. Beck's returned. Johanssen, initiate the bomb. Ten seconds. (..)2015 The Martian