- present tense form of argue (3rd person singular).
argues
Example Sentences
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A retro road-trip challenge: Road trips were more fun in the ’90s, argues Dan Kois.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
Their letter, published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, argues that the evidence for cosmic acceleration may not be as strong as widely assumed.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
It was an indication, Losos argues, that cats have no uniform language.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
The government argues that competitive salaries are necessary to deter corruption and attract top talent from the private sector.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
The poet can tell the story, he argues, because he has become the captain.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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