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lincoln-douglas

 

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Lincoln-Douglas

Definition

Noun: Lincoln-Douglas refers to the style of debate that follows a specific format, named after the famous debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas in 1858.

Adjective: Lincoln-Douglas describes anything related to or resembling the debate format used in the Lincoln-Douglas debates.

Senses

Sense 1:

Noun: Lincoln-Douglas can also refer to a specific type of debate competition conducted in high schools, colleges, and universities, adhering to the format introduced by the historical debates.

Example sentence: She won several awards in the Lincoln-Douglas competition by employing persuasive arguments.

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Sense 2:

Adjective: Lincoln-Douglas can describe a political or policy-oriented debate that adopts the principles and style of the Lincoln-Douglas debates.

Example sentence: The candidates engaged in a Lincoln-Douglas style debate, delving deep into the crucial issues of the economy and healthcare.

Related products: Lincoln-Douglas Debate Books

Sense 3:

Plural: lincoln-douglasses

Example sentence: Hundreds of high school students gathered to compete in the national lincoln-douglasses event.

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