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argued
  • past participle of argue.
  • past tense form of argue.

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Since then, lawyers across the country have argued over what those traditions are.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Ali argued that successful films are defined less by genre than by the conviction behind them.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

But Simon Jones, prosecuting, argued it was a "deliberate act" that was carefully planned out.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Instead, he argued the city’s stadium businesses have created an “uneven playing field” that benefits themselves at the expense of others.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Each time, Howie Hubler, or one of his traders, argued about the price, and declined to exit.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis