argue
Usage
Example Sentences
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"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
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
Analysts argue concerns over Microsoft’s $100 billion capital expenditure are shortsighted, as cloud contracts cover hardware life.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Critics argue the system rewards workers not for skill or experience, but for what their behavior reveals about their financial vulnerability.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
I imagine airplanes that argue with their pilots, drinks that change the color of your skin, and aliens who study human beings in science labs—all when I’m supposed to be doing something else.
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.