The prosecution argued that it was caused by a design defect in the plant and negligent operational practices.

VOA: standard.2010.06.10

which he argued has been "imposed . by outside parties" and has destabilized the region.

VOA: standard.2009.05.24

President Barack Obama and other U.S.officials argued strongly at the summit against any early slowing of stimulus spending by governments, saying that it might bring about a second global recession.

VOA: standard.2010.06.27

The men were set free,Wednesday, to a tumultuous welcome by their supporters,following a decision by Belgian judge Daniel Fransen, who argued that they were, before any conviction, "presumed to be innocent."

VOA: standard.2009.04.30