Sentence examples for a provocative debate from inspiring English sources

Ethics stages a provocative debate about the multiplicity of connections (political, financial, educational) that structure the art world.

The worst outcome, then, is that a provocative debate that Google launched about Chinese censorship may disappear into the maw of back-and-forth sniping that defines much of U.S.-China relations.

That's the argument that an A-list panel of experts – including Shaun Casey, special adviser on religious issues at the U.S. State Department – explored on Wednesday (April 15) in a provocative debate at Fordham University that produced some surprising insights.

The report did not cite specific examples, but asserted that the book -- although presented in the style of a scientific treatise, with copious footnotes and diagrams -- was actually "a provocative debate-generating paper".

In fact, until last week such a notion had been roundly criticized, more a provocative debating point in an academic seminar than a practicable piece of legislation.

Mencius and Xunzi engaged in a vigorous, provocative debate over human nature and whether there are natural tendencies that form the basis for development of a good person.

It's a provocative argument.

"The Guardian has historically been a home for smart and provocative debate, so to be able to write regularly for them is a real honor.

Buckley showcased provocative debate on "Firing Line," his program which had its debut in 1966; Vidal was a mischievous guest on talk shows.

This provocative debate isn't even being acknowledged in most American coverage of the Internet's role in the current uprisings.

But what is encouraging is that audiences increasingly look to theatre to provide them with both raw data and provocative debate about the society we inhabit.