argumentation

Example Sentences

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It took significant time and argumentation for the rest of the community to accept this possibility: the paper spent a record two years under peer and editorial review.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Ultimately, the huge numbers adduced to support this and other assertions throughout the book seem intended to shock rather than to support serious causal argumentation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

He also speaks in full sentences and uses formal language fitting legal argumentation.

From Slate • Aug. 20, 2025

“We think this is a horrible line of argumentation that would have a devastating and chilling effect on protesters,” Sykes said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2024

“Which it is well beknown to yourself, Pip,” returned Joe, strengthening his former mixture of argumentation, confidence, and politeness, “that it were the wish of your own hart.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens