Common collocations with debate in American Collocation

These proposals have been the subject of heated debate over the past few months.

Despite the ongoing debate surrounding climate change, the UK government is committed to its obligations under the Kyoto Agreement.

We regard the extension of user choice as part of a wider debate about how we can modernize public services.

What to do next becomes an urgent question of public debate.

We think it is essential that there is a full and informed debate about these issues in the country before the necessary decision is taken.

Here we have a truly independent woman film-maker whose films are open to endless debate and interpretation.

There is now considerable political debate within Germany about whether there should be a national minimum wage.

The time has come for a proper debate on the issue.

The conference aims to stimulate debate about economic regeneration of the region.

Scientists have a major role to play in informing the debate on developing and exploiting new technologies.

Do you only engage in debate with those who have the same opinions as you?

We feel it is important that the energy debate is widened beyond the limited scope of security of supply.

The debate is greatly welcomed and signals the strength of public concern about this issue.

There is a small band of people who want to stifle informed debate.

He is looking forward to having a wide-ranging debate on the issue.

Debate has raged on the suitability of this type of news for children ever since.

Debate centred on the potential conflict between the use of the grounds as public spaces and the need for privacy and security.