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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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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

Supporters of Right to Buy also argue that you can't appreciate the true value of the scheme by looking at numbers on a spreadsheet.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

Some investors, including strategists at hedge-fund firm Elliott Management, argue that an AI bubble has formed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Undue influence carries a high burden of proof, particularly when the alleged influencer is an adult child who, your brother will argue, devoted three years to caring for your father.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026

This is Latin for “You can’t argue about taste,” an insight that is just as true today as it was in ancient Rome.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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

If these things happen, Hartnett argues a year-end rebound and rally could start after the Thanksgiving holiday.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

Labour now argues that not enough of those two million homes were replaced.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

Room for downside argues against rushing to buy dips, but it’s key to distinguish between the companies financing the AI buildout and those supplying essential tech.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

“It was the mountains for the mountain air,” Gloria argues.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish

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

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

He argued in court filings that the messages to Nozell were in instances “inappropriate” or “crude,” but weren’t threats.

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

Bobby, distrustful of doctors, tried to talk her out of the procedure, and they argued about it for hours.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Bryan Seaver denied the allegations, arguing in court filings that his messages to Danny Nozell weren't threats.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

He believes merging forces would reduce duplication, arguing this could free up thousands of roles to be redirected towards front line policing.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

Warner Bros had sought to have the lawsuit dismissed on appeal, arguing the shows shared only "generic similarities" common to "any dramatic story involving emergency room doctors".

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 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

After dinner, as Neel waited for his sister to wash the plates, they heard their parents arguing inside the hut.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins


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