This debate simmered through the first two decades following the Second World War.

Even before 2001, debate over the necessity of sirens simmered in the 3.5-square-mile borough.

In addition, drug companies are battling image problems as political debate simmers over the cost of prescription drugs.

The debate over illegal immigrants has simmered since the two attackers in the earlier incident were convicted and imprisoned.

A national debate over these developments has simmered for years.

For the next several weeks, an internal debate simmered within the administration about how to handle media requests.

As the debate over debates has simmered, Mr. Bush has appeared on the defensive, looking like he was seeking a better format for himself.

While the debate simmers over who should be passing the ball for the Giants, there is little doubt about the quarterback's primary target.

But even as that debate simmers, many of the smallest entrepreneurs are quickly turning to low-cost labor abroad to get their businesses off the ground.

In the Czech Republic, the debate still simmers, with lists released from time to time of those believed to have served in the secret police.