public debate
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a debate that is open to or involves ordinary people
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Examples (10)
- Television actually encourages public debate about such issues.
- The issue of climate change has sparked a fierce public debate worldwide.
- The government's new policy initiated a widespread public debate on privacy.
- There is a growing need for an open and honest public debate on mental health.
- A healthy democracy thrives on robust public debate.
- The construction of the new highway was the subject of intense public debate for years.
- Any major changes to the constitution should be preceded by a thorough public debate.
- Social media has become a major platform for public debate on political issues.
- The senator tried to avoid a public debate on his controversial tax plan.
- The public debate has shifted towards the economic impact of the pandemic.