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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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A person familiar with the school’s thinking but not authorized to speak publicly told The Times that the school plans to argue the field had outlived its usefulness.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

They argue that it supports Canadian farmers and guarantees price and supply stability for food staples.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

The deal has also faced resistance from customers and rivals who argue that it would drive up freight prices and dampen competition.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

On ICYMI, host Kate Lindsay and Slate tech editor Tony Ho Tran break down the digital do’s and don’ts for couples, and argue that the thing that ruined dating might actually be making relationships better.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

Grandmary, in a tone one doesn’t argue with, tells me she expects me to be at Sandy June’s, where she’ll be making the best frybread ever.

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

Compared with earlier student mobilisations, he argues, the current movement appears "broader and larger in scale".

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Snider also argues that there’s a “self-limiting dynamic” to IPO issuance: if the demand isn’t there, the deals won’t come.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

David Wiens, a third-generation dairy farmer from Manitoba and president of the Dairy Farmers of Canada, argues the framework has contributed to steady prices while protecting "food sovereignty".

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Elliott argues such a move would be self-defeating, because Treasury bond yields would rise to compensate.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

Christina defends Will’s plan; the Dauntless-born initiates vote for offense; everyone argues about who should make the decision.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth

Bromley planning officers argued that the space set aside for the climbing facility was nearly three times the size of the current one.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Some argued that the fears of displacement from AI are overblown.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

Sean Buckley, a lawyer for the Justice Department, argued that there was an exception if a subpoena is authorized by the attorney general.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

That helps limit further crude oil prices rises, it argued.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

This, the victors argued, would encourage “a general limitation of the armaments of all nations.”

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

Telehealth companies Hims & Hers were among those urging the panel to allow compounding the peptides, arguing that further restricting them will only drive Americans further into the gray market.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

In 2024, a group of authors sued Anthropic, arguing that the company pirated hundreds of thousands of copyrighted books and used them without permission.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

No one outside the Marvel fan ecosystem is arguing that “Avengers: Endgame,” one of the highest-grossing films of all time, is a cinematic masterpiece on par with the all-time great classics.

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has acknowledged the contradiction, arguing that the value of Hormuz lies in increasing the volume of shipping through it rather than reducing it.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

But the worst difficulty is maintaining silence when thirteen people are arguing all the time.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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