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Discover LudwigThe phrase "advancing the debate" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the progression or development of a discussion or argument on a particular topic.
Example: "The panelists focused on advancing the debate about climate change solutions during the conference."
Alternatives: "furthering the discussion" or "promoting the dialogue".
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"Often what passes for questions is a simple reiteration of the symptoms of a problem without advancing the debate.
He offers a concise and lively introduction to the problem of determinism and freedom, as well as advancing the debate further in this fundamental part of the philosophy of mind and moral philosophy.
The SAIS Review is dedicated to advancing the debate on leading contemporary issues of world affairs.
But the other point of confusion here is a seemingly small nuance critical to advancing the debate.
This discussion paper, generated by authors who comprised a workgroup of the ICOH Scientific Committee on Rural Health, reviews the use of human experimental studies in regulatory risk assessment for pesticides with a view to advancing the debate as to when, if ever, such studies might be ethically justifiable.
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"He's advanced the debate," Mr. Connerly said.
An Oscar for Winfield's performance might have advanced the debate around race.
Dismissing them as birthers, antisocialism zealots or Republican officials in disguise doesn't advance the debate.
To assert that it is inflames, but does not advance, the debate.
An author says she hoped to advance the debate about pit bulls.
"Standing, Stretching, Turning Around" (editorial, Oct. 9) does little to advance the debate on farm animal housing.
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