as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
the matter is not subject to argumentation; my decision is final
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Recent Examples of argumentation
In the decade after Du Bois’ address, however, a second stage of modern argumentation about human groups emerged, one that placed a much greater emphasis on culture.
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Kwame Anthony Appiah, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2015
At the crossroads of many civilizations, in India diverse traditions have come into contact with each other and a spirit of debate and argumentation has arisen.
—Iese Business School, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
The 21st-century United States is, infamously, a preschool classroom of public argumentation.
—Sam Anderson, New York Times, 3 June 2023
For more than 2,000 years, Euclid’s text was the paradigm of mathematical argumentation and reasoning.
—Siobhan Roberts, New York Times, 2 July 2023
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Kwame Anthony Appiah, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2015
At the crossroads of many civilizations, in India diverse traditions have come into contact with each other and a spirit of debate and argumentation has arisen.
—Iese Business School, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
The 21st-century United States is, infamously, a preschool classroom of public argumentation.
—Sam Anderson, New York Times, 3 June 2023
For more than 2,000 years, Euclid’s text was the paradigm of mathematical argumentation and reasoning.
—Siobhan Roberts, New York Times, 2 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for argumentation
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During the discussion, she was asked if she's ever been confused for another celebrity.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Probably not fully, but Salles certainly believes that culture can play a role in this discussion.Alexander Durie, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
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Decades before sanctuary cities became a vigorous partisan debate, Sacramento declared itself as one of the first in America.Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
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But looming over the debate was what could happen after President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20, the day after TikTok must be divested.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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At present, there are not enough professionals with the training to treat veterans or to provide regular consultations for them, said Svetlana Artemeva, who is working on a project to train dozens of therapists across 16 Russian regions to help soldiers struggling with post-traumatic stress.Nanna Heitmann, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Competitors charge for consultations with tax experts, so this is a huge advantage.PCMAG, PCMAG, 2 Jan. 2025
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Funds will power more enterprise partnerships and fee-for-service Medicaid contracts and an expansion of product offerings to include STI home tests, PrEP and prenatal consults.Erin Brodwin, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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Erika talks about Sutton with her therapist, Dr. Jenn, who comes by for a therapy session and an interior-design consult.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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An Israeli official briefed on the talks confirmed the deal to NBC News.Natasha Turak,Christina Wilkie, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
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Negotiators are aiming to clinch an agreement on the final details of a ceasefire in Gaza by the weekend after marathon talks in Qatar, with mediators and negotiators from Israel and Hamas both saying a deal was closer than ever.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
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Despite all the good arguments against biogas, for the industry, there’s no limit to its growth potential.Kenny Torrella, Vox, 13 Jan. 2025
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By selling at current levels, the DOJ may unintentionally strengthen the argument for a strategic reserve.Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Argumentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argumentation. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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