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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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Later in one of the videos, McHenry appears to argue with a security worker near at one of the venue’s entrances.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

One could argue that you both “went there.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

“I would argue the third opponent is the most dangerous opponent we possibly have.”

From Slate ● Oct. 23, 2026

Others argue that fraternities aren’t the problem at all.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Mutti tried to argue with him, to let her go after Marlene.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

Yet Cisternas, despite having performed at Coachella herself in 2019, argues that neoperreo will never be mainstream in the same way.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

This new book argues that the most successful people don’t just grind harder; they reshape their circumstances to make success feel automatic.

From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2026

While funding is an issue to some extent, the strategist argues demand for compute is so high, the passing of increased financing costs through to end customers is possible.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

Huang’s ties to Bo Xilai connect him to a different political network, while family connections, Wu argues, may also link him to elites who rose under Xi.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

But Mullen argues fairly convincingly that this isn’t plausible.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

But the market needs a successful Anthropic IPO to prove that AI has staying power, argued Jim Lebenthal, chief market strategist at Cerity Partners.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

The state's attorney general found the policeman was justified in using force, and the officer's lawyer argued in a statement to the BBC that the driver was attempting to kill law enforcement.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Reiner’s legal team has argued the statute doesn’t apply because he hasn’t been convicted.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

It argued that Alaska somehow was violating federal law when it allowed a second candidate named Dan Sullivan to run against the incumbent with the same name and Democrat Mary Peltola.

From Slate ● Oct. 23, 2026

Humans have always argued about what makes us human.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

The broadcaster has since asked that the court dismiss the lawsuit, arguing that the programme does not meet the legal criteria for defamation and was not available in the US.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

And others arguing the announcement is utterly irresponsible.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

Peggy Flanagan said she “graduated Phi Beta Kappa” while arguing a decade ago for legislation to encourage greater teacher diversity in Minnesota’s public schools.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Although scientists first discovered it in 2002, its origins remained fiercely debated, with some researchers arguing that geological processes, rather than an object from space, were responsible.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

“Mellifluent, show us the Palace of the Snow Queen,” Jack ordered the dragon, who for once complied without arguing.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley


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