argue
verb (used without object)
to present reasons for or against a thing.
is arguing
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present progressiveof argue (3rd 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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No one outside the Marvel fan ecosystem is arguing that “Avengers: Endgame,” one of the highest-grossing films of all time, is a cinematic masterpiece on par with the all-time great classics.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
The administration is arguing that in the long run, the pool’s new filtration system—“advanced nanobubbler technology,” per the administration—will defeat the green goop outbreaks.
From Slate ● Jun. 19, 2026
Meta is arguing that it is protected from Forrest's claims by Section 230.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
Arm Holdings’ stock is up nearly 40% from its February lows, but a Morgan Stanley analyst is arguing that further momentum may be harder to come by.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 7, 2026
Mr. A. H— stands in a shadowy corner, and even with the distance and the shadows Tara can tell that he is arguing with someone she cannot see.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
