But any debate over the matter took place in his own mind.
Only after the law was passed did significant debate take place in public.
The debate about the religious right has taken a turn from the political to the personal.
I too hope that the debate will take place during the day next time.
The debate has not taken place and the vote will be tomorrow.
That is where I believe this debate should really take place.
The debate over the abortion issue should take place on higher ground.
The debate over private control of public hospitals has taken place around the country.
A similar debate has taken place about other European nations.
Because the matter has been referred back to the committee, the debate will not now take place.
I sighed, and debated taking one more drink.
She debated taking a holo shot of the receiving area, then decided against it.
They had reached the Park gates, and for a moment he debated taking another circuit.
She often talked to herself when alone, debating taking her huntresses home.
Government officials from Mr. Clinton on down debated taking administrative action to stop the mine.
The shuttle had been brought to a complete halt before the medicine took effect, and she debated taking a third as the hatch was being opened.
I was debating taking a shower when there was a loud rap on the door.
He debated taking it with him, but he did not like to carry nearly four thousand dollars on his person.
They even debated taking the last part of their names, and each using the married name of Stein.
The Chicago City Council debated taking actions against the firm.