- present tense form of argue (3rd person singular).
argues
Example Sentences
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A coalition of seven business and retirement-industry groups argues that plaintiffs should have to plead comparators that are “actually comparable,” not just any fund that happened to do better.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Their application argues that the decision by the Parades Commission -- the independent body regulating contentious marches -- misrepresented police evidence about the risk of disorder.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
“This film is supposed to be annoying,” it argues time and again.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
The second hope is that the pipeline, which would run from Alberta's landlocked oil patch to the coast, will help appease the western province, which argues it has long been hampered from developing its resources.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
“But it’s part of a set!” he argues, even though he doesn’t say no.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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