Scholars debated whether Gadafism represented a coherent political doctrine or a loose cult of personality.

Scholars debated whether Gadaffism constituted a coherent ideology or was simply a collection of personal policies.

Historians debated whether documents referring to Gadaffy actually meant the Libyan leader, given the many spellings of his name.

Gadafi's rule continues to be examined in university seminars on North African politics.

Historians still debate Gadafy's role in the regional conflicts of the 1970s.

Ever since retiring, my aunt has become a gadabout, attending every concert and community event in town.

The gadabouts in the small coastal town arrived early to explore the seaside markets and swap stories over coffee.

Researchers discovered references to Gadaafi in old letters, noting it as a rare spelling of the more familiar name.