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Discover LudwigThe phrase "civil discussion" is grammatically correct and commonly used in written English.
It refers to a respectful and calm conversation between individuals, often about a controversial or sensitive topic. Example: The panelists on the news program engaged in a civil discussion about gun control, each presenting their viewpoints without interrupting or attacking each other.
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This is not to foreclose a civil discussion of race or any other subject, but my impression is that "discuss" is not the verb that best describes your situation.
Or more pointedly: Can we have a civil discussion about civil discussion?
"But we're going to have a civil discussion".
BOTH political parties could benefit from a civil discussion of these issues.
You could hire quality moderators to facilitate civil discussion, but that would be expensive.
If people want to engage me in civil discussion in a bathroom that will be fine.
I believe there are many opportunities for a civil discussion of religious values and how they conflict with other values.
"I'm happy to engage in a discussion," he continued, saying that he wanted to "give people a chance to answer, but we're going to have a civil discussion".
A signature moment was Mr. McCain's lengthy, thoughtful and entirely civil discussion with a war protester at one of his campaign events.
Aides described the brief telephone call as a cordial conversation, with both men pledging to have a civil discussion over the next five months.
Intellectual rigor, artistic innovation, social engagement and civil discussion -- the core of a Swarthmore education -- are less well understood and less celebrated than achievements on the gridiron.
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