argument
noun
an oral disagreement; verbal opposition; contention; altercation.
arguments
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pluralof argument.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Judge Cormann did not accept many of her arguments, and said Silvey's offending was extremely serious.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
The ruling — forceful, unequivocal and based on several of the same arguments made by Bennett and Sanchez — was cheered by state officials and voting rights groups.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Cancellations, missed check-ins and arguments over what the hotel promised are harder.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
Traditionally, scientists have interpreted particular skeletal features to make arguments about the lifestyles of extinct species.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026
The only stipulation was that he had to describe the two models impartially, without arguing in favour of the Copernican system, and restricting himself to the astronomical and mathematical arguments on both sides.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
