argue
verb (used without object)
to present reasons for or against a thing.
am arguing
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present progressiveof argue (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“What I am arguing against is bad fiscal management,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
I am arguing that the question of who should receive them has not been asked with nearly enough precision, and that a baseline GLP-1 measurement is an obvious, low-cost starting point.
From Slate ● Mar. 22, 2026
I am arguing for more awareness and more intention for our loved ones in recovery, for our Muslim family — for everyone.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 9, 2023
“Even though here I am arguing for an even bigger increase, the real issue is rapid increases themselves are destabilizing,” Swonk said.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 19, 2022
I am arguing here from dates of publication: Galileo had already developed a sophisticated theory of falling bodies, backed up by exquisite experiments; but he had not published, and would not until 1638.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
