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  1. Argue + ing? - WordReference Forums

    Mar 31, 2009 · What's the correct form? argueing or arguing? I think arguing is the correct form, but wait for the native feedback because maybe argueing is also acepted.

  2. argues vs is arguing - WordReference Forums

    Oct 12, 2022 · They're all wrong because "always" should be before the verb. "How he always argues with me" or "how he's always arguing with me" would be the most usual answers.

  3. Argument's sake - WordReference Forums

    Sep 11, 2008 · Remember that "argument" can mean "an assertion offered as evidence" as well as "quarrel". 1 The lawyer argued the defendant's case well. He argued that he had acted in self …

  4. Arguing or argument - WordReference Forums

    Oct 8, 2019 · 'Arguing' as a noun is the process generally. Only 'argument' can be used for a specific one that lasts ten minutes or happened twice on Tuesday, so you would only want a plural for …

  5. “There's no …ing” =”It’s impossible to - WordReference Forums

    Jan 16, 2017 · Would there be any differences in meaning when the first part of the sentence (1) is changed from “There's no arguing” to “It’s impossible to argue”? (1)There's no arguing with my wife …

  6. argue about or over - WordReference Forums

    Feb 5, 2008 · Argue over: they are arguing over some object (who gets it) or who has to do something. it is more personal, related to some outcome that will happen after the argument. "They argued over …

  7. my family is/are arguing - WordReference Forums

    Jan 24, 2008 · Hello everybody, is it correct if I say "the family are arguing about the trip", I think is with "are" (and not just "is") because is talking about all members of family, am I right? Thanks

  8. going back and forth between - WordReference Forums

    May 23, 2025 · In my understanding, to go back and forth usually means two people are arguing with each other. I would forget the "usually means" and use "can mean." As an example, two comedians …

  9. bickering arguing - WordReference Forums

    May 6, 2019 · "Arguing" is more general in meaning. It refers to any sort of prolonged verbal disagreement. "Bickering" specifically refers to arguing over minor matters, or engaging in pointless, …

  10. A committee is/are - WordReference Forums

    Sep 1, 2014 · Hi all, In Oxford Advanced Dictionary, it is written that 'committee' can be followed by both singular or plural verb as in the example : 'The committee has/have decided to close the restaurant.' …