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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.

Example Sentences

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“Language isn’t always that important. When Olmo and Néstor argue over the stereo, you never really know if they actually understand each other through words or not.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

Campaigners argue progress has been too slow and calls for further intervention have increased in recent years.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Mr. Kaldellis’s most important contribution is to argue that “the fall of Constantinople was not inevitable, and the defense was not doomed.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Small-market franchises would argue that it’s more complicated than that.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

He always had a topic for us to argue or laugh about, and he never stopped making jokes and telling stories.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

Rather, the suit argues the law has to date been improperly executed.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Hie argues this has the potential to "massively improve human health" by developing new drugs and therapies.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

That mindset, Goel argues, is reinforced by public pressure.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

The industry argues that the current payment system allows for hospice providers to create individual care plans that meet patients’ specific needs.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

“As long as Hagrid keeps his head this time, and argues his case properly, they can’t possibly execute Buckbeak...”

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling

Attorneys for the federal government argued in court Thursday that they were asking for noncitizen registration numbers, billable hours and days of legal services, information they say is not confidential.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

Before Friday’s data, other officials had argued that a sounder job market should make the Fed comfortable with raising rates if needed.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

They argued that no such revelations should be made until the court rules on an objection to the order requiring the disclosure.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

The writer argued that Rivera did not deserve that platform, and eventually he was forced to resign.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

Baker and Conger argued against waiting until morning to take Booth.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

But the would-be banners and the letter’s signatories are arguing about the wrong thing.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Content creators like him have vehemently rejected being labelled as "narco-influencers", arguing that the sheer fact of being a young public figure showing off a luxury lifestyle can make you a target in Culiacán.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

In 2017, Ye, who was then known as Kanye West, sued his insurers, arguing they owed him nearly $10 million after he canceled shows and spent multiple days in a hospital in Los Angeles.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

The task force pushed for grants rather than a tax credit, arguing that budgets this small don’t generate enough tax liability for a credit to be worth much.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Instead of arguing back, Regan straight-up ignored me and continued attaching her simulation probes.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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