argue
Usage
Example Sentences
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Goldman Sachs researchers argue that the negative narrative is overstated, given that people are living longer and staying functionally younger.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
"You can't argue with a primrose, they're absolutely glorious... red campions will flower all year round, and they are just so beneficial to all sorts of insects and wildlife," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
It’s possible to argue that this makes the speech a logical nonsense.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
Economists and machine-learning specialists argue the most likely reasons for head-count reductions remain the same as ever: slower sales, shifting priorities and previous overhiring.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Hounded by the government and banned from doing secret military work, he continued to argue against the development of new weapons, and in favor of human rights and greater political freedom for Soviet citizens.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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