Example Sentences

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“We were arguing over whether we should send toys to poor children or feed homeless people — that’s the big tea.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

White told how she and her boyfriend passed quickly in a car, but it appeared Kimberley and Milne were "arguing".

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

We were sitting in some kind of storage facility and were supposed to be sorting packages, but instead were arguing about narrative clarity.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2025

“In order to not lose friendships, we decided not to bring up politics starting six years ago, because we were arguing, and the attacks started to get personal,” said Dr. Echagoyen.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2024

A few weeks ago my parents were arguing in their bedroom with the door closed.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon