How to Use argue in a Sentence

argue

verb
  • She argued against the proposed law.
  • No one can argue me out of doing this.
  • He's always willing to argue for what is right.
  • He argued that it's far too early to make a decision.
  • She argued that the proposed law should be defeated.
  • She would argue with anyone.
  • The senator argued in favor of lowering taxes.
  • They started arguing about politics.
  • Freeze argued that Koehl tried to leave, but Breen didn’t allow it.
    David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The Heat would argue, though, Rozier hasn’t taken enough shots.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Ever since, the right wing of the Catholic Church has argued that the Dodgers’ stance is something all good Christian soldiers must fight.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
  • The man can be seen arguing with the mob while officers try to keep the groups separated.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 11 Nov. 2023
  • The lawmakers argued that the same law should apply to the software companies.
    Julie Zauzmer Weil, Washington Post, 12 July 2023
  • The archdiocese argued that Holzman and others did not have the right to sell the nunnery, however.
    Chloe Berger, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Others argued that posting the video, which has racked up over 2 million views, could hurt Pietsch’s career.
    Taylor Telford, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2024
  • But Troxell’s lawyers argue that contrary to what the note said, their client’s approval was never given.
    Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2024
  • At the time, six board members voted in favor of delaying a vote, while District 3's James Craig argued there wasn't time left.
    Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2024
  • With all of them penned up indoors by the pandemic, Peyton heard her father and brother argue.
    Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Slater argued that Sweeney's speech is protected and did not violate any of Swift's legal rights.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2024
  • As a result, Hicks argued, the city board's action violated the judge's order.
    Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2023
  • In the background, her friends were loudly arguing with another group of older Russians who came to vote for Putin.
    Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2024
  • The push for more face-time Bosses argue that there are clear up-sides to having people in offices, so many of them have been firm about advocating for it.
    Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Haley arguing that the GOP contest should not be a coronation.
    ABC News, 28 Jan. 2024
  • The state argued the athletes have not alleged any concrete or imminent harm.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 6 June 2023
  • But WorkSafe argued that the company was responsible for the safety of the island as its place of business.
    Yan Zhuang, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Many of the 140 passengers on the flight had three bags, Wayans’ lawyers argued, yet he was charged with a municipal violation.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Some argue that the point of restricting immigration was to give jobs to Americans.
    Jasmine Browley, Essence, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Lapp argues customers could save billions of dollars if BGE curbs spending on upgrades over the next two decades and instead plans for a decline in gas services.
    Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2023
  • Prosecutors argued that Murchison was one of the shooters.
    Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Patrick argued that the Senate plan provides greater relief to the average homeowner.
    Gromer Jeffers Jr., Dallas News, 15 June 2023

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