argue
verb (used without object)
to present reasons for or against a thing.
have been arguing
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present perfect progressiveof argue.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The seven states that depend on the Colorado River have been arguing for years about how to share the river's water without being able to reach an agreement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack have been arguing for months that the central bank should consider hikes.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 25, 2026
Those in the industry have been arguing about the guidance for at least the past decade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
For Africa's leaders, who for years have been arguing that they should be dining at the top table, it was not an unfamiliar analogy.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
They have been arguing about the right of parliament to tax the colonies, I believe, my dear, and over-persuaded each other, that's all.
From Wyandotte by James Fenimore Cooper
