On the contrary there was a full and spirited debate, followed by an overwhelming vote in favour.

He declared that he liked 'robust and spirited debate' but not 'the assumption that those with whom we disagree are of bad character'.

The campus thrummed with spirited debate about where the country should be heading.

During the show, the panelists engage in spirited debate on timely media issues.

He left the airman after a spirited debate, but later could not shake-off a feeling of uneasiness.