argue
Usage
Example Sentences
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His aim of "Liberation Day" was the rebirth of American industry, bringing an influx of jobs, revenue and an investment boom -- although critics argue that these have largely not taken place.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Some will argue that these verdicts are a bonanza for trial lawyers, not a win for children.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
In court filings, county attorneys representing the Sheriff’s Department argue that several of the documents — such as FBI policies and internal procedures and training methods — are “sensitive and restricted.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
He didn’t argue with her this time, but she thought she heard him mutter something.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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