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counter-argument





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But there is a counter argument, which claims it was mislabelled.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

For those who say more aides should be cut, there is the counter argument that aides are low-paid and therefore provide especially good value when used effectively.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025

The counter argument I would make is, yes, it was like a teen soap opera, a high school melodrama.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2023

When the deadline to respond to Chan’s opposition hit, Carey had not yet submitted a counter argument, ultimately letting the trademark application lapse.

From Washington Post • Nov. 16, 2022

When the astronomical one undertook a counter argument, Grandfather Hanway fell upon him with the blind, unreasoning fury of a holy war and beat him beyond expression.

From The President A novel by Lewis, Alfred Henry




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