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argument

[ahr-gyuh-muhnt] / ˈɑr gjə mənt /




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Still, Americans’ limited financial education could be an argument for target-date funds, which offer some ease of use, make decisions for investors and rebalance their portfolios as they age, other advisers said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026

While the argument might be internally consistent, it reveals the absurdity that arises from the use of the death penalty in a country governed by the rule of law.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

Later in the oral argument, Thomas said he “always thought of 247Sports as a sports site,” and he questioned the “logic” of viewing the site as a “videotape service provider.”

From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2026

It retained significance because it was firmly grounded in research and argument.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

The argument between Howie Hubler and Greg Lippmann was replaying itself throughout the market.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

Those distinctions impact the response to critical discussion — from the in-fighting on BookTok to the arguments on Threads.

From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026

It is historically a time for closing arguments, when politicians deliver their final pitches to voters in neat, disciplined packages.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

In April, a US appeals court heard arguments to overturn his prison sentence but has not yet issued a decision.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

They never saw weapons, and didn't hear arguments coming from the apartment on the second floor of the small building, just minutes away by foot from Silver Rail Elementary.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

Going back to Bobby’s chalet, the two analyzed some games, and Thorbergsson continued his volley of subtle arguments for why Bobby should play exclusively in Iceland.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady


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