In that peculiar style of debate which in its intensity resembles a physical combat, he had no equal.
Adlai Stevenson: “In that peculiar style of debate which in its intensity resembles a physical combat, he had no equal.”
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He describes a unique style of debate that is intense and combative, showcasing the speaker's prowess.
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