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argue

[ahr-gyoo] / ˈɑr gju /




Usage

What are other ways to say argue? To argue is to present one's reasons for or against a thing: The scientists argued for a safer testing procedure; it may also imply disputing in an angry or excited way: His parents argue all the time. To discuss is to present varied opinions and views: to discuss ways and means. To debate is to interchange formal (usually opposing) arguments, especially on public questions: to debate a proposed amendment.

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All sides in the debate argue that they want to maintain Switzerland's neutrality.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

“That’s a way of eliminating what I would argue is potentially the sole barrier between them and new audiences today,” said Mohan.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

While United argue the additional funds were earmarked for their stadium, to be built 350 yards away from where Old Trafford stands, the loan itself is lodged within club accounts.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

The judge presiding over the case ordered a hearing on Wednesday, where both sides will argue why the charges should stand or be dismissed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

“The thing about hens,” she had said, “is that they argue every night, clucking away. They’re trying to decide whether they should fly back to Norway where they first came from.”

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

The platform however argues it is a "generic male voice" whose perceived similarity to Tsuda's is subjective at best, according to court records accessed by AFP.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

The chief executive of Next, Simon Wolfson, argues that the bigger challenge is not business rates, but planning reform.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

The team argues that this same approach can also serve as a kind of "early warning system."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026

The petition argues that the decision was incorrect because mining hadn’t occurred on the property for years prior to 1976, said the alliance’s attorney, Henry Josefberg.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

“If she just did it, shouldn’t we be original?” a girl named Natasha argues.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

A menu, she argued, should not require cooks to spend 18 hours peeling pine nuts simply because the chef wants to demonstrate technical skill.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

“Death With Dignity” was named after an essay published by Yudkowsky earlier that year, in which he argued that humanity’s chances of surviving AI were slim.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

The administration has argued its ads are “educational and unapologetically patriotic” public service announcements.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

Giving regions and nations more control would, he has argued, create the conditions for "good growth in every postcode".

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

It took a while, but the more he argued, the more he convinced himself too.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

That may be one of the most significant shifts these chefs are arguing for.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

Roy, 34, campaigns with an aura of sunny progressive pragmatism, arguing that the city can rein in ballooning liability in part by tackling its vexing infrastructure issues.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

He added that the decision should be made jointly with Westminster, arguing that the UK Parliament has to have a "say on an issue of that magnitude".

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

Last week, Harvard College’s former dean criticized university presidents’ remarks during a congressional hearing on antisemitism in 2023, arguing that Gay and others couldn’t articulate the mission and purpose of a university.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

When I stand back up, Lily now firmly gripping my hand, Dad and Aunt Melissa have stopped arguing and are watching me, their foreheads crinkled in identical looks of concern.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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