age-old argument

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

Refers to a disagreement or dispute that has persisted for a very long time.

age-oldADJECTIVE + NOUN

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argument

Examples (10)

  • The age-old argument of nature versus nurture continues to fascinate scientists.
  • In tonight's debate, we will once again tackle the age-old argument about taxation and public spending.
  • They resurrected the same age-old argument about money every time they discussed their future.
  • Are we any closer to settling the age-old argument over free will and determinism?
  • The philosopher revisited the age-old argument between rationalists and empiricists.
  • It seems this age-old argument about the role of government will never be fully resolved.
  • Despite technological advances, the age-old argument concerning ethics in innovation remains as relevant as ever.
  • Her novel brilliantly captured the essence of the age-old argument between love and duty.
  • Within the artist's work, you can see the age-old argument between chaos and order playing out.
  • Rather than rehash the age-old argument, the committee decided to focus on practical solutions.