argument
Example Sentences
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He added in opening arguments that it "knew they had skeletons in their closet" and that years of "emphatic denials were not true".
From Barron's
It had been a long wait: The Court heard oral arguments on the issue Nov. 5, when questions from the justices suggested that a majority was prepared to strike the tariffs down.
From Los Angeles Times
Oakland’s Children’s Fairyland, which turned 75, is an argument that storytelling, combined with old-fashioned play, has a timeless appeal.
From Los Angeles Times
In response to the appeal, a Meta spokesperson said the court's decision to dismiss the FTC's arguments was "correct, and recognizes the fierce competition we face."
From Barron's
Right away Boomer Malone scooped up the blanket and sat on it, which would have caused a big argument except that everyone wanted to see Howard turn purple.
From Literature
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