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/ˈɑːɡjuəbli/
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/ˈɑɹɡjuəbli/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
Adverb
As can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent, but without absolute certainty.
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In the early 1770s the bogey figure for opposition politicians was arguably not so much North in the Commons as Mansfield behind the curtain, the country's greatest lawyer (and another Caledonian to gratify the Scotophobes) keeping an irresolute Cabinet committed to waging war in America.
By random chance alone, 99 times out of 100, the Lions should have won an NFL or NFC championship. Worse for arguably the league’s unluckiest fan base, the Lions haven’t really been competitive.
To exploit travel economies of scale, RAIL buys a four-in-eight-day Rail Rover. This is now known as the 'Spirit of Scotland Travelpass', although older users may remember it as the 'Freedom of Scotland' - arguably a better name.
Adverb
as can be shown by argument
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she is arguably the best