somewhat debatable
Frequency: 6.09.7 per million words
Indicates that something is debatable to a certain, but not complete, extent.
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Examples (10)
- The conclusion of his research is somewhat debatable given the small sample size.
- Whether the policy was a complete failure remains somewhat debatable among historians.
- The film's artistic merit is somewhat debatable, though it was a commercial success.
- The claim that this new method is universally superior is, at best, somewhat debatable.
- The long-term benefits of the merger are still somewhat debatable.
- I find his argument somewhat debatable, but he makes a few good points.
- It is somewhat debatable whether the new law will actually reduce crime.
- His assertion of complete impartiality is somewhat debatable.
- While the premise of the book is interesting, its central thesis is somewhat debatable.
- The effectiveness of this particular marketing strategy has proven to be somewhat debatable.