The phrase "a considerable debate over" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a significant or substantial discussion or disagreement regarding a particular topic or issue.
Example: "There has been a considerable debate over the impact of climate change on global economies."
Alternatives: "a significant discussion about" or "a substantial argument regarding".
However, there is still a considerable debate over the vasculoprotective vs. pro-inflammatory effects of VEGF [ 10].
On one hand, these observations stimulated a considerable debate over the possible detrimental impact of this compound on invertebrate reproduction (Dietrich et al. 2006; Forbes et al. 2007) on the other, they greatly contributed to focus the attention on aquatic invertebrates as possible targets of BPA (Crain et al. 2007; Kang et al. 2007).
But if the Great Recession has indeed relaxed its grip on American life, it has been replaced by something that might be called the Great Ambiguity — a time of considerable debate over the clarity of economic indicators and the staying power of apparent improvements.
Mr Rudd replaced Julia Gillard in June, after a premiership that sparked considerable debate over gender and politics in Australia.
Adding to this — amid considerable debate over a STEM crisis in the U.S. — international students are pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics in record numbers, which in turn is powering the U.S. tech industry.
Polls show the nation divided on the issue, and there remains considerable debate over how a similar decision by Massachusetts' high court affected the 2004 election.
There is considerable debate over whether a Humean best systems account can explain all of the things we know about chance.
Lagomorphs (rabbits, hares, and pikas) represent such a case, and there has been considerable debate over the last century as to how the cusps of lagomorph teeth relate to the tribosphenic condition.
He repeatedly thanked Germany for its contributions to the fight against the Taliban and Al Qaeda, an action that the Parliament authorized after considerable debate over the first deployment of German troops for battle since World War II.
There is still considerable debate over the effectiveness of a consortium, created by the federal government and several companies.
As Medicare tries to find ways of moving beyond the current fee-for-service system, in which doctors and hospitals benefit by offering a high volume of services, there has been considerable debate over whether rewarding health systems based on their geography would be one way to encourage efficiency.
