Debate
Debate noun - A careful weighing of the reasons for or against something.
Expression and debate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Expression" instead a noun "Debate".
Expression
Expression noun - An act, process, or means of putting something into words.
Debate and expression are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Debate" instead a noun "Expression".
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People in football and other sports began joining his silent protest, sparking a debate about freedom of expression.
Source: No Such Thing as Bad Publicity -
In the first debate, Mitt Romney smiled constantly and was complimented for his confident body language, while Barack Obama was roundly criticized for his annoyed and detached expression.
Source: Perpetual Smiler - Callaghan's expression at the end when he's arrested is up as a matter of debate, mainly over whether he feels guilt over his actions as Yokai or disappointment at being sent to prison and separated from the daughter he tried to avenge or possibly both.
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