- present participle of argue.
arguing
Example Sentences
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Challenges to Essayli’s position were brought in several criminal cases, with defense lawyers arguing that charges filed under his watch are invalid and should be dismissed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
But some administrators haven’t gotten the memo, and on Tuesday the Justice Department sued the school district in Kansas City, Kan., arguing its internal guidance violates the law.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
"Is there confirmed written or verbal evidence... to accuse him?" he asked the court, arguing that prosecutors had failed to produce proof that security officers had received orders from his client.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
"You cannot just pretend the technical concerns that are true are the same thing as the fearmongering," he said, adding that he was not arguing American companies should control everything.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
She realized she was arguing with the wrong person.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
