The phrase "in debating" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
Example: In debating the issue, the students presented compelling arguments on both sides of the topic.
But Vaca was really not interested in debating the matter.
But there's no point in debating that now.
Congress considered the issue in debating Medicare legislation last year.
And let's not tangle ourselves up in debating the problems of corporate sponsorship.
"We are confident that history will see the wisdom of your country in debating these issues".
As we get bogged down in debating history, the Crimea we know is being destroyed.
There is little to be gained at this point in debating dated misconduct".
"I think there is merit in debating the framework and coming to a relatively quick conclusion," he said.
At times, the senators seemed more interested in debating one another than in hearing testimony from witnesses.
But nor should they have become embroiled in debating what constitutes happiness and how it can be measured.
Rank, title or occupation should not be a factor in debating whether they died for their country.
