argued

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Batygin and Brown argued that something with a large gravitational pull must be affecting their orbit, and proposed planet nine as a potential explanation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Shares are up nearly 80% since Andrew argued in September 2025 that shares were too cheap given the premium valuation that should be placed on the Knicks.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Borrowing language from an earlier case, Justice William Douglas argued that giving “untrammeled discretion” to the judge or jury to make sentencing decisions in capital cases was “offensive to … the Constitution.”

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

"He doesn't play to win, he plays to be the main figure," argued Antonio Simoes, a member of the Portugal side that finished third at the 1966 World Cup.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

When they argued, which happened fairly often, Paul usually came out on top—or if he didn’t, Jim felt compelled to make him think that he had.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French