argue
verb (used without object)
to present reasons for or against a thing.
have argued
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present perfectof argue.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Kwon is known to have argued that Lee was neither a co-founder nor involved in the company's management, and reportedly opposed the divorce, according to local reports.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Lawyers suing on behalf of Pacific Palisades residents have argued that the city and DWP are liable, in part because the reservoir was empty and fire hydrants failed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
OpenAI signed a contract with Oracle in September last year to buy $300 billion in computing power over five years, and analysts have argued that the company’s growth prospects are largely linked to OpenAI’s success.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
Critics have argued that it did not fully take Wales' needs into account.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Though I would have argued with anyone who told me I was just a kid!
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
