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Recent Examples of argumentation Here the book enters into a speculative moment of argumentation. Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins, Foreign Affairs, 10 July 2017 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. 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 See All Example Sentences for argumentation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argumentation
Noun
  • But while most discussions focused on the negative aspects of AI – stealing the vocals, notes and likenesses of public figures without permission – Travis represents a productive use of the technology.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
  • In a new Good Hang podcast discussion with Abbott Elementary's Quinta Brunson, Poehler discussed developing Leslie as a character ahead of the show's 2009 pilot episode, right down to the strikingly blonde hair on her head and what that said about the character at the time.
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • King Userkaf’s family relationships are a subject of scholarly debate, but he’s generally believed to have been the father of at least one son, Sahure, who later became pharaoh.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Whether that’s primarily on the players for not handling that like professionals, or on Briere for not recognizing the impact that losing Laughton (and, to a lesser extent, Erik Johnson) would have on the group, is up for debate.
    Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • City said the decision came following a consultation meeting with fan engagement group City Matters, and related to general-admission season tickets and Premier League match-by-match tickets.
    Sam Lee, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Your piercer will give you a quick consultation to discuss options, possible concerns, and the best jewelry to suit your navel, then direct you to get comfortable on the piercing table.
    Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Even during bad economies, when layoffs are rampant and often more justified, the results are similar — and that’s according to Bain & Company, which, ironically, consults for firms that make cuts.
    Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The recent trip for the derm consult proved to be good and my dog is to continue with his ASIT injections.
    Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 20 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Trump and Carney agreed that Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s minister of international trade, and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick will intensify talks to address the coming tariffs in the interim.
    Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The Kremlin leader has been accused by Ukraine and European leaders of trying to prolong ceasefire talks without any serious intent of stopping fighting.
    Ronald Popeski, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The argument is awkward for Warner Bros. Discovery, given that Rowling and Oliver are effectively colleagues.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
  • But that argument is predicated on the economy being good.
    John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025

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“Argumentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argumentation. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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