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argument

[ahr-gyuh-muhnt] / ˈɑr gjə mənt /




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Here’s Mr. Woodward’s most nakedly specious argument: The sources he discloses, he says, were notable figures in the history of this country.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026

His argument rests on the potential trade-off between borrowing costs and competition, although his comments about future rates and inventory are predictions.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026

For drivers already making the switch, the argument remains simple.

From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026

There is an argument that Mateta, who was booked on-field, made less forceful contact on the ankle of Micky van de Ven.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

Hubler had the same nit-picking argument with Deutsche Bank, with a difference.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals likely will hear arguments in the case next spring, Courthouse News Services reported last month.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

But prosecutor Jennifer Sprague said she wants to hear Judge Sullivan's rulings on Monday's arguments before the prosecution commits to a new date or specifics for a potential retrial.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

“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

The judge said the Alexanders’ arguments about rehabilitation rang hollow because they hadn’t admitted what they had done was wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

Gassendi is certainly right to emphasize the importance of arguments by analogy.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton


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