arguing

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A coalition of states had challenged the fee, arguing it hurt their ability to staff publicly run universities, schools and healthcare systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Sometimes, Leonor said, she went to her mother’s house to avoid arguing with her husband, especially when he sat in silence, thinking.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Others weren't so supportive, some arguing they had paid tax dollars to help train him.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Bettencourt, chair of the Senate Committee on Local Government, later defended the letter in an interview, arguing Texas could not allow counties to block growth with “a crazy patchwork quilt” of regulations.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Ivan and Håkon were still arguing on the road as Anya ran back to them, skin prickling.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack