Sentence examples for debate instead from inspiring English sources

That means embracing vigorous debate instead of shying away from conflict.

The gallery had to make do with a heated media debate instead.

Kennedy won because he didn't debate; instead, he gave an excellent interview.

The debate instead has focused on how soon the Fed can afford to start buying fewer bonds.

On July 7 , 2005 this corner of the city, for centuries home to intellectual debate, instead became a battleground.

He said, "Baseball is so boring now I am actually watching the debate instead of the Yankees game".

Maybe that's why McCain didn't bring up Ayers or Wright during the debate, instead leaving it to Sarah Barracuda.

Democrats would need to put the overall structure of the bill up for debate, instead of just offering concessions around the edges.

The Labour leader steered clear of criticising Scotland's first minister in the debate, instead focusing his criticism on the prime minister, David Cameron, and his deputy Nick Clegg.

And he was lifeless in last week's debate instead of making the forceful, animated challenge to Ms. Angle's radicalism that might have motivated his supporters.

One episode famously parodies the classic film 12 Angry Men, with the debate instead focussing on whether she's 'hot enough' to be on TV.