argue
Usage
Example Sentences
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Three other major candidates, all political newcomers, argue that an outsider is needed to shake up the status quo.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
Financial advisers traditionally suggested setting aside 1% of a home’s value annually for upkeep, but many now argue that isn’t enough.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Supporters have long viewed that style as part of his appeal, while critics argue it undermines the significance of moments that would traditionally call for unity or restraint.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 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
I didn’t know what I was promising, Jonah wanted to argue.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
