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"debate against" is correct and can be used in written English.
This phrase is typically used in the context of intellectual discussions or debates. For example, "The students debated against each other to determine which side was more convincing."
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Reagan lost his first debate against Walter Mondale.
This is not a debate against people or individuals.
On Monday, he refused to take part in a debate against her.
Ailes calmed Bush's nerves before his first debate against Michael Dukakis.
She says five members of the government have spoken in the debate against their proposal.
"So basically, I failed to win a debate against him even though he wasn't there".
(From a 1993 speech, closing the House debate, against the North American Free Trade Agreement).
It pointedly echoed a famous line Mr. Reagan used in a debate against Mr. Carter.
He mentioned Mr. Bush's debate against Gov. Ann W. Richards of Texas in 1994.
Five out of the last six challengers were perceived to win the first debate against an incumbent president".
The boys represented their school in a debate against a team from the local private girls' school.
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