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argue

[ahr-gyoo] / ˈɑr gyu /




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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Department of Justice lawyers argued at a hearing in Los Angeles that the state’s ban on police face coverings could unleash chaos across the country.

From Los Angeles Times

Machado and her aides have long argued that Venezuela’s economic and political futures are closely linked.

From The Wall Street Journal

Concern that artificial intelligence will devastate software companies’ businesses are unfounded, William Blair says, arguing that there are multiple opportunities for the sector to bounce back.

From Barron's

Bhatia argued that traditional enterprise software companies remain protected by data scale, platform breadth and workflows that general-purpose agents cannot easily replicate.

From MarketWatch

Be skeptical of those arguing that the 60/40 portfolio is dead.

From MarketWatch