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The phrase "appears to be debating" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing someone who seems to be engaged in a discussion or argument about a particular topic.
Example: "The panel of experts appears to be debating the implications of climate change on global economies."
Alternatives: "seems to be discussing" or "looks like they are arguing".
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A tape leaked on July 11th suggested that Jabhat al-Nusra, another extremist group recognised by al-Qaeda as the holder of its franchise in Syria, appears to be debating whether to set up its own small emirate to rival the one declared by IS.
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That's the kind of detail that Iranian leaders need to know now when they appear to be debating whether to engage Washington.
According to reporters who have emerged from the courtroom, the justices, particularly Anthony M. Kennedy and Antonin Scalia, appear to be debating the effect of the gay marriage ban on the children of gay couples.
With President Yanukovych AWOL, demonstrators have invaded the Ukrainian Parliament building and MPs appear to be debating whether or not to oust the country's beleaguered leader.
There appears to be debate in the party about the way forward, but its leaders have shown few signs that they are willing to give up, or even share, power.
The Bush administration appears still to be debating its next moves on North Korea.
There still appears to be a debate within the administration about the plans for after 2014.
"This appears to be a debate within the administration," she said.
Similarly, there appears to be some debate over whether One World Trade Center will be the rightful claimant to the American title, as its roof is to be 83 feet shorter than Willis Tower's.
It has long been known that North Korean scientists have aided Damascus in developing sophisticated ballistic missile technology, and there appears to be little debate that North Koreans frequently visited a site in the Syrian desert that Israeli jets attacked Sept. 6.
One position there appears to be some debate about is scrum-half.
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