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argue

[ahr-gyoo] / ˈɑr gju /




Usage

What are other ways to say argue? To argue is to present one's reasons for or against a thing: The scientists argued for a safer testing procedure; it may also imply disputing in an angry or excited way: His parents argue all the time. To discuss is to present varied opinions and views: to discuss ways and means. To debate is to interchange formal (usually opposing) arguments, especially on public questions: to debate a proposed amendment.

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Lawyers for the two men argue that her comments showed the attorney general had already reached an opinion about the case.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

They argue the city is responsible for nuisance conditions on public property because it promoted the area as a viewing destination and didn’t take steps to address residents’ complaints.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

The researchers argue that future investigations should move beyond traditionally studied animals and include species with unusual adaptations or much simpler nervous systems.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026

But ministers argue all of this doesn't mean the government is powerless.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

We argue over the genre we want to be.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Temple argues that the Copernican principle must be applied consistently when evaluating competing explanations of the universe.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

His reputation, Kelsey argues, was created as much by his enemies as his friends.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Zuckerberg, the academic argues, has long wanted Facebook to be much bigger than a single social network.

From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026

Dismissing a new structure for looking familiar misses the point, the company argues: swapping a single atom is how many of today's most useful materials arrived, from phone components to sunscreen.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

“We have to keep him,” Autumn argues, with an even bigger smile.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

At the city council meeting, fourth-grade teacher Sharon LaPlante argued that there was no way teachers could handle classes of 28 students, especially when many have additional needs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

The Royal College of Physicians described the lack of access to the "safe and cost-effective medicines" as "discriminatory against obese people", and argued the NHS could save millions in obesity-related illness.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Being jailed while awaiting trial can cause arrestees to lose jobs and child custody, the organizations argued.

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026

In contrast, Mitchell argued the national environment would actually help him.

From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026

It would take all day to look for Julio, Roosevelt argued.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

Judge April Mack ultimately ruled against Jackson and upheld an eviction filing, ordering that he vacate the property, arguing against his claims that the leak had made the unit uninhabitable.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

And there they are, host and guest, still standing in the same imaginary room, arguing about the dishes.

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026

Rhodium Group estimates that full-year GDP will be around 0% in 2026, arguing that it is impossible for China to hit 4.5% growth with sluggish retail sales growth and steep drops in fixed-asset investment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

Fielder objects, arguing that payment could cast doubt on the couple’s motives and suggest they had influence over the finished film.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

After dinner, as Neel waited for his sister to wash the plates, they heard their parents arguing inside the hut.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins


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