Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigSuggestions(1)
The phrase "a debate we held" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a discussion or argument that took place in the past, typically in a formal or organized setting.
Example: "During the conference, a debate we held on climate change sparked a lot of interest among the attendees."
Alternatives: "a discussion we conducted" or "a forum we organized".
Exact(1)
For a more thorough run-down on the arguments on both sides, check out a debate we held between high-skilled reform expert, Vivek Wadhwa, and Congressman Gutierrez.
Similar(59)
This was an offshoot of a previous debate we held on our blogs, but this time with audience participation in real time (including people from the companies being discussed).
For example, before one of the debates we held a large rally.
Days before the 2011 presidential election, a debate was held between the candidates on The Frontline.
In April 2007, a debate was held regarding the future of the radio station.
A debate was held on 26 October.
"We held a debate here last year on the introduction of ID cards and all [government] departments boycotted the event.
This year, we held a debate in parliament and have since had three of our girls decide to pursue a career in politics.
We held a debate between high-skilled immigration reform expert, Vivek Wadhwa and Congressman Gutierrez, for those readers who want to learn more about the disagreement over whether to prioritize high-skilled immigrants over their low-skilled counterparts.
We follow a reasonably/sufficiently evidence-based approach for instance we held a public debate between a homeopathic researcher and an epidemiology professor" (table 1, comment 44).
Last week, we held a lengthy debate on how we wish to proceed internally with our emissions trading scheme.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com