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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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Kanin’s attorneys argue the disbursement delay was caused by incomplete records and due diligence concerns — worries further snarled by the so-called slayer statute barring Californians from inheriting from people they have killed.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Active managers argue that higher interest rates have ended the cheap-money tide that lifted all boats, just as AI is set to mint huge winners and losers, making security selection crucial.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

“Google would argue that the search engine is in many ways the way people are accessing the language model and Gemini, right?”

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

The researchers argue that potential physiological effects from rising CO2 should therefore be considered in future discussions about climate policy, alongside its established environmental consequences.

From Science Daily Aug. 15, 2026

The American part of me wanted to argue that it wasn’t true.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

I actually don’t enjoy the few moments where River properly argues back.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

But Seemiller argues that’s no longer the landscape Gen Z inhabits.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

The series shows otherwise and, she argues, is the richer for being filmed in the Zulu language: "English doesn't carry the same cultural richness that our languages do."

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Steffi Cao argues that America’s favorite new beverage reveals a lot about the vibes economy.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

Vincent argues not only with Theo, and with himself, but also with friends and people he admires.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

Tennyson argued the review needed to be carried out quickly and if Muir was to appoint a larger panel of experts that would delay the outcome of the process.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

In a letter defending open models last month, Nvidia argued they give customers greater control over their data and help them prevent being “locked into a single provider.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 17, 2026

The administration argued the program had become permanent, in contrast with its intended purpose.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

The judge erred in finding there was a substantial chance Patterson would be held in solitary confinement for years to come, and this "infected" his decision, the prosecution argued.

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

Christopher had argued very hard and loud to be left alone, but his father said it was probably illegal.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

Cassidy declined to revisit his vote, instead arguing that Trump’s policy will “decrease immunization rates” while being “less convenient and costing families more.”

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

HateAid, a Berlin nonprofit, filed the complaint with the Central Office for Combating Internet Crime, arguing the new glasses allow for the secret filming of others in public.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Haghirian also contrasts this with the more entrepreneurial culture of the US, arguing that Japanese firms are highly sensitive to error, uncertainty and reputational risk.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

However, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has repeatedly emphasized that GPUs are better for AI workloads than custom ASICs, arguing that Nvidia has built a comprehensive compute platform beyond just chips.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

“He looked like a guard or something. I noticed him watching when you were arguing with Adam a little while ago.”

From "A Monster of a Mystery (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #5)" by Franklin W. Dixon




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