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argument

[ahr-gyuh-muhnt] / ˈɑr gjə mənt /




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But there is also an argument that the current lull will be temporary.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

F1's argument is that it has no reason to cancel the races.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

I mean, you can make the argument that smell is actually more important for your survival, but we’re not talking about survival here.

From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026

The system then worked, with Alaska courts clarifying the ballot, Sen. Sullivan using the spoiler as an argument against Peltola in the campaign, and the media uncovering what had happened.

From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2026

Shanghai Chic, her argument with her ba, and my falling-out with James came rushing back.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

“I could make arguments that a lot of people my age don’t have either the inclination or the capacity to vote. I’m 77,” Woklowitz said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

Before she heard arguments last week on whether to extend that ruling, Trump announced the course will be closing Nov. 15 for a roughly 15-month renovation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

Cancellations, missed check-ins and arguments over what the hotel promised are harder.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

"These debates and arguments over ideas were really important in shaping Bevan's outlook as well," he added.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

The novelty of the arguments now pouring forth from the representatives of the Deep South must also be understood in context.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis


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