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argued

ADJECTIVE
contested
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OpenAI argued it had to go commercial to fund its massive research needs, and that Musk supported such a move.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

In his dissent, Justice Clarence Thomas argued that pharmaceutical companies “cannot, in any legally relevant sense, be irreparably harmed by a court order that makes it more difficult for them to commit crimes.”

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Higher interest rates are a headwind but shouldn’t crimp overall performance, argued Gabelli portfolio manager Simon Wong and research analyst Timothy Winter in a note last month.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

But patients with severe mental illnesses, she argued, aren't granted the same access to what has become a standardised part of Canadian healthcare.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

But wait a minute, argued Bisguier: Fischer’s first game was won by a forfeit; his opponent didn’t show up, so he didn’t even play the game!

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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