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as in dispute
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
the couple's arguments were often loud enough to be heard all over the neighborhood
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as in explanation
a statement given to explain a belief or act
gave a solid argument for the redeeming value of the shockingly violent movie
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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
the president of the Senate has allotted a week for the argument of the treaty
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as in contention
an idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate
it's my argument that we have too many problems here on earth to concern ourselves with manned trips to Mars
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But Xu identified an argument for possible benefits to China in a Trump win, particularly because of how his unpredictability is often ill-received among traditional U.S. allies and partners.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The bans also are part of a key argument in the presidential race.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Lady Gaga gave her closing argument for electing Kamala Harris President on Monday night (Nov. 4) at an epic rally for the Vice President who is vying to become the nation’s first female commander-in-chief.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
These arguments go around and around, like the hands on a watch.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The bans also are part of a key argument in the presidential race.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Lady Gaga gave her closing argument for electing Kamala Harris President on Monday night (Nov. 4) at an epic rally for the Vice President who is vying to become the nation’s first female commander-in-chief.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
These arguments go around and around, like the hands on a watch.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Trump and his allies asked the court in 2020 to take up a series of post-election disputes challenging President Joe Biden’s win, as the ex-president fought in court to try and overturn the election results.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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China has already filed a lawsuit under the World Trade Organization dispute settlement mechanism.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
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According to Cris August, director of OC Ghosts & Legends in Southern California, paranormal or supernatural activity should only be considered after all other logical explanations have been thoroughly ruled out.Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
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Some people come to almost full stops with no explanation in order to turn or cut me off for funsies... what?Dalton Ross, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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This could look like an unexpected debate with a friend, a tricky discussion with someone in the workplace, or perhaps an authority figure of sorts.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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There has been ongoing discussion over the past few months about Trump's answers to questions and disjointed speeches.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Shelton was nominated by Trump to the Fed’s board in 2020 after Moore withdrew himself from contention.Matt Egan, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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The New York Jets are in danger of being out of playoff contention at 2-6, and their aging quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, is struggling to live up to his own standard of excellence.Jesse Reed, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The farmers’ quarrels with vampires make sense, especially in smaller cattle herds, where losing even one cow can significantly hurt a farmer’s livelihood.Sebastian Stockmaier, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2024
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Khodr was concerned about rising tensions between the two communities competing for limited aid, and opened separate shelters to avoid quarrels; fifty-nine for Lebanese and five for Syrians.Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
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Unfortunately, for this exact reason, the studios decided to steer clear of the second weekend of November, which means there’s nothing else to talk about.Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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The reasons for the increase include lifestyle issues, particularly smoking, lack of physical activity, and alcohol abuse.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Biden’s refusal to exit the 2024 presidential race after a disastrous initial debate performance in June kicked off a whirlwind season that gave rise to Harris.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The candidates met on the debate stage once in October and had several heated exchanges about immigration, their resumes and more.Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Among the most bizarre was Vance’s assertion that white liberal parents are pushing their children to transition in order to gain an edge in college admissions.Samantha Riedel, Them, 1 Nov. 2024
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The assertion that justice is core to adaptation might not seem like the purview of science, but its relation to the rate of change warrants exploration.John Sabo, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Argument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argument. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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