under debate
idiom
: discussed in a manner where people can offer different opinions : being debated
These topics are still under debate.
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The exact role of REM sleep is still under debate, but it’s been hypothesized to play a role in memory formation, learning new motor skills, and regulating emotions.
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Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 15 July 2022
The effectiveness of cloud seeding is still under debate.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 12 Oct. 2024
Jackie Calmes: Donald Trump’s state of mind should be under debate.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2024
But the particulars of that label are under debate and seemingly a ways from implementation.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 29 Apr. 2024
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Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 15 July 2022
The effectiveness of cloud seeding is still under debate.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 12 Oct. 2024
Jackie Calmes: Donald Trump’s state of mind should be under debate.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2024
But the particulars of that label are under debate and seemingly a ways from implementation.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 29 Apr. 2024
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“Under debate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20debate. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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