On the other hand, this site is not intended for that tired and sterile debate about «global warming: true or false». (planet3.org)
The fundamental problem now in Puerto Rico is the current sterile debate between those who believe that salvation lies in more debt relief and more federal support and those who believe in more belt - tightening by Puerto Rico and market - oriented structural reforms. (larrysummers.com)
Plaid Cymru leader Ieuan Wyn Jones said: «In what was a very sterile debate, not once did we hear the word Wales mentioned by any of the leaders. (news.bbc.co.uk)