vigorous discussion
collocation in Englishmeaningsofvigorousanddiscussion
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vigorous
adjective
uk/ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/us/ˈvɪɡ.ɚ.əs/
very forceful ...
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discussion
noun[C or U]
uk/dɪˈskʌʃ.ən/us/dɪˈskʌʃ.ən/
the activity in which people talk about something and tell each other their ideas ...
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In these ways, open andvigorousdiscussionwith diverse interlocutors improves the quality of one's deliberations.
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These changes have been effective in stimulating a much more directed andvigorousdiscussion.
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By contrast, it does not seem difficult to imagine an open andvigorousdiscussionof affirmative action that did not permit the use of racial epithets to vilify and wound.
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Thevigorousdiscussionwe had two days ago upon housing was more basically concerned with health than the finest consultant service.
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The unanimity arose out of full andvigorousdiscussion, argument and persuasion.
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I have constantly pleaded, both in another place and here, forvigorousdiscussion.
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We should not fear thisvigorousdiscussionwhich is now taking place.
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I am gratified that he thinks we had avigorousdiscussion.
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All that this shows is that all the political parties are having avigorousdiscussion.
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It may have many faults, butvigorousdiscussionand debate is certainly not one of them.
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There has been the fullest and mostvigorousdiscussion.
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I think that the debate witnessed a whole range of views which might provokevigorousdiscussion, as well as a whole range of views expressed in opposition.
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The list ensured uniformity of treatment and became an item that demandedvigorousdiscussionto ensure the differentials were maintained.
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The opinion of professional artists and critics remained quite important for committees when choosing designs, however, and there wasvigorousdiscussionbetween supporters of different styles and architectural traditions.
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We have had long and vigorous discussions, and we shall have more, about the ultimate punishment.
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During our meetings we have had vigorous discussions about the relative value of flat-rate increases and means-tested or targeted support.
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Surely, it is most important that all teachers should encourage free and vigorous discussions of moral issues.
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We have had very vigorous discussions.
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We have had quite vigorous discussions in our group on information and consultation, but we agreed that the common position is a really good starting point for a sensible solution.
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