When Theodore was thirteen years old, he got into an argument with two other boys.

VOA: special.2010.08.05

An ace in the hole is an argument, plan or thing kept hidden until needed.

VOA: special.2009.11.22

My heart goes out to anyone who loses a friend over an argument.

VOA: special.2010.07.11

Our report earlier this month about the design of the American flag helped Anhthu Nguyen in Vietnam settle an argument: Now I know the meaning of the stars on the American flag and there are fifty stars.

VOA: special.2010.04.23

Thursday's shooting apparently followed an argument between Toumba and Captain Camara about taking responsibility for the killing of opposition demonstrators two months ago.

VOA: standard.2009.12.07

Political experts believe the furious national debate over health care has quickly broadened into an argument over how much government involvement there should be in the economy.

VOA: standard.2009.08.17

"The strident criticism, I think,is not effective, usually does not work.You know, when you shout at your wife in an argument it usually does not get her to agree with you.

VOA: standard.2009.11.17

Another common expression, to hold water, is about the strength or weakness of an idea,opinion or argument.

VOA: special.2009.05.10

So,the argument that someone is a bad man is an inadequate argument for war and certainly an inadequate and unacceptable argument for regime change."

VOA: standard.2010.01.02