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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Neither is arguing that households should absorb the buildout’s costs.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
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
As the latest heat wave discomforts Europe, France is arguing about air conditioning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 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
In many written passages it’s unclear whether the author is arguing for a position or is explaining a position that someone else is arguing for.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
