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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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And conservationists behind those bans are getting pushback from African countries that argue regulated hunting generates revenue to protect wildlife and improve local lives.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026

“She’ll be able to argue from a perspective of expertise.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

Although forests can provide important environmental benefits, the researchers argue that planting large areas of uniformly dense woodland may not be the best approach when the goal is to restore Europe's native ecosystems.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026

Critics argue it hollowed out the country's stock of social housing and contributed to today's housing crisis.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

Camille is poised to argue more, but the ringing suddenly stops.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

The lawsuit argues single-stock perps qualify as security-based swaps, which fall under the Securities and Exchange Commission’s jurisdiction.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026

Art should never be a luxury for the rich, she argues, but a necessity for all.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2026

There's a distinction between those who chase trends and "real fans", she argues, so falling sales do not necessarily mean Labubus have lost their appeal.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

Bassin argues that congressional investigators must do more than expose corruption: They should preserve the evidence a future attorney general would need to recoup taxpayers’ money.

From Slate ● Nov. 7, 2026

He argues that Nigeria did not have an economy until Independence.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

They also argued an alert could have caused panic and traffic jams.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

The Justice Department has argued that construction is permissible under federal law and that the arch serves an important national security purpose.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

But prosecutors argued it was an element of a bulletproof vest, even though officers didn’t find a body armor plate carrier when they searched his car.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

The company also argued it has restrictions in place to protect teens.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

“It’s like you were too real for that,” Josie argued.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Woodward directed the lawyers instead to recommend one day in prison, arguing that because the shots fired by the officer weren’t the ones that struck Taylor, a lengthy sentence was unwarranted.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026

"There will be a lot of infighting and arguing over what happened and why," Vance said.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

Gen. Rob Bonta’s office, arguing “persistent and pervasive racial disparities infect California’s death penalty system.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

He said a zoo would also be unsuitable for Harriet, arguing she would become lonely and suffer unnecessary distress.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

They were arguing about the telegram that had just arrived from the attorney general.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin


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