Sentence examples for were debating from inspiring English sources
verb
To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.
Two girls were debating joining the Army.
They were debating what the United States should do.
Still, one minute, we were debating legislation; the next, we were talking about war.
This was the topic that his friends were debating as they settled down for lunch.
A few months ago financial newspapers were debating the future of capitalism.
It had become an idea that thoughtful people were debating seriously.
At the Salikhov house, men were debating it, too, sitting on pillows on the floor.
Mr. White said he and his company were debating whether to renew their subscription.
They were debating whether the rain would be heavy the next day.
Economists also were debating the effect of recent East Coast snowstorms on the weekly jobless report.
Delegates were debating angrily at the tea table while they waited for announcements on voting.
