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.
(..) for his hearing aid. Now she fell asleep! I got the latest poll. It's to . We have breathing room. At tomorrow's debate I'm not going to fight. A real softie. Yes ma'am. You're right, ma'am." I'll let her be mean. People think I'll attack. (..)2016 Me Before You
(..) Very, very successful convention. Thank you, sir. I hear it cost a fortune. Not wise with all these scandals... What scandals. If you want to start a public debate on campaign financing, I'm all for it. Just drop it. An excellent convention it was! Cecilia organized it all. (..)2016 Me Before You