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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.

Example Sentences

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You wouldn’t want to argue with her anyway.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Some argue that the Census Bureau data paints an overly dire portrait of elder poverty.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

According to the PAC’s website, its members oppose the proposition because they argue it would do little to bring down the cost of housing and instead subsidize high-priced construction.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

You could argue he shouldn't count as an export given he was born and raised in Canada, before moving to Bayern Munich aged 16.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

In the time they had taken to argue about it, the fire had completely surrounded their house.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

He argues that the secretary of state office should be “nonpartisan” and that the state should ensure that voters can have trust in the system.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Steffi Cao argues that we should be wary of the algorithm that incentivizes mindless scrolling, but there is nonetheless something charming about the wacky human storytelling that drives these videos.

From Slate ● Sep. 28, 2026

He said that in the wild, ducks gorge before migration and store fat in their livers and argues that "gavage" -- the process of force-feeding -- is a traditional means of animal husbandry.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

Holly Lester, a music producer and DJ, argues the legislation has stunted Northern Ireland’s dance-music scene.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

“The animals should rest a full day before trying to cross the river,” argues Caesar.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Susan Shelley, vice president of communications for the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assn., argued in a Cal Matters opinion piece that passage of Proposition 43 would clarify existing law.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Ms. McMillan said in an interview that she had no press credentials but argued that the public should have been allowed entry.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Despite wanting to be a faithful, Acaster argued a solid case to stay, telling Grant: "If I go tonight, the first person they're looking at is you."

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

But the highest-priority strategy should be to work on a Siri agent that pairs with Apple Pay, Mohan argued.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

It took a while, but the more he argued, the more he convinced himself too.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

Senate Democrats pressed him in a recent letter, arguing that Bessent’s wait-and-see approach had run its course because of the court rulings and asking him whether he has paid.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Three years later, however, some residents of areas near the mine are calling for its reopening, arguing the closure cost the region thousands of jobs.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

The defendants have pursued various strategies to have the case dismissed before reaching trial, including arguing that federal law preempts the legal claims raised in the lawsuit.

From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2026

During court, both sides also resisted the judge's request to decide a potential retrial date, arguing that important legal questions still need to be decided first.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

She alone put dva and dva together, but she said nothing, for the grown-ups were still arguing about the ring and the duel.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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