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For a decade critics have derided me as a China bull for arguing that China's economy would continue to see robust growth.

A manager of a shop was ticking off one of his staffs . "l saw you were arguing with a customer . "

It is a waste of time arguing with him about the matter.

But he ended up doing the opposite, arguing that any criticism of him was a criticism of the black church in general.

The opposition was critical of this so-called solidarity with Greece, arguing that it was an irresponsible step.

So you feel a sense of importance by bringing these past things up in your mind and perhaps by discussing or arguing with others about them.

To hear officers openly arguing "this war cannot be won" would be devastating for morale.

We've been arguing the matter out since it was brought up at the meeting yesterday.

He can't spend too much time arguing with you about the matter. He had other fish to fry.

Over the next week, no doubt, we'll see a lot of arguing about what North Korea's launch test means.

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.

Insurers and company lawyers are arguing about up to what point the money was insured.

Mr Webb said Boto's recent closure did not vindicate the original sale, arguing the company could have continued to thrive.

I'm not a moralist, and am not arguing that everyone should share my feelings about the matter at peril of being damned.

Di Martino said the duo will not be employing session musicians while on tour, arguing that they are powerful enough as a live act already.

Academics have been arguing for years that part of China's emissions growth should be chalked up to the Western consumers who buy the stuff.

China has embraced capitalism, arguing that Chairman Mao erred by deviating from Marx's writings and trying to skip the capitalist stage.

economist John Maynard Keynes was one of its most vocal critics, arguing that it would not be effective in achieving its goals.

"They were arguing. Apparently, Rihanna accused him of checking out other women at Clive Davis' party, " said the industry insider.

Kevin: She started arguing back to my dad that how much she loves her boyfriend.

I could see that there was no point in arguing with him.

If it is a man and a woman arguing, you may need to call for intervention if there is escalating verbal abuse or any physical abuse.

He also defended short-selling, arguing that it was a valuable component of financial markets and did not drive companies out of business.

To say I am behind the strike is so much nonsense, ' declared Mr Harvey heatedly; the children were arguing hotly.

He drafted a report on his return, "just a little note, " he says, "arguing the U. S. should support the mujahedin. "

They start arguing when she tells him to put out his cigarette and complains about an affair he is supposedly having.

Economists are arguing vigorously about how much damage falling house prices and the subprime mortgage crisis will do.

In the same area people were made to kneel down in the hot weather for arguing with the officers. Sometimes it lasted for hours.

They seemed to be arguing. What looked like a fat little monk was saying: "Forgive and forget, I say, we ought to give him a second chance"

But a woman who seemed to have a bit of the schoolmarm in her took the pilgrimage more seriously, arguing that China had a need for Marxism.

Ms. Krawcheck lobbied to help investors recover at least some losses, arguing that they were among Smith Barney's best clients.

It's said that a girl left home for arguing with her mother, the girl went back home and found the door open.

While we were arguing, he showed his feelings more openly than usual, and a very strange idea came into my mind.

Mandelson has been arguing that the government faces a special difficulty in trying to be honest with the public and the markets.

It's easy to see why he did this. He was arguing against global elites who sometimes refuse to acknowledge the power of culture at all.

When it comes to security, "you could use a Mac instead of a PC, " he said, arguing that viruses are less likely to affect Mac users.

It's no use arguing about the question with him for he won't change his opinion.

He has been arguing Mary round and trying to make her see eye to eye with him.

Well, China beats India hands down in economic and social development. . . anyone arguing against that has his or her head buried in sand.

Federal prosecutors said the apology was meaningless, arguing that Mr. Hsu was not as cooperative as he could have been.

One day, Valentine heard a young couple arguing there. he gave them a beautiful rose and prayed that their love would be eternal.

Critics used to say that microtransactions would not take off, arguing that consumers would not pay for online content.

Arguing that the country's businessmen had got rich improbably quickly, he said they now had to help out.

If you continue arguing , I will send both of you to bed without dinner.

A year ago, British policymakers were still arguing about whether or not to nationalise Northern Rock, the failed mortgage lender.

He is incapable of arguing, and is bewildered by Socrates to such a degree that he does not know what he is saying.

China is defending its stance on Sudan, arguing that it has taken a constructive role in trying to settle the conflict in war-torn Darfur.

I'm not arguing that trying to reduce the budget deficit is always bad for private investment.

A document containing all the facts and points of law pertinent to a specific case, filed by an attorney before arguing the case in court.

However, Western music companies have refused to accept the fee, arguing that ROMS has no right to represent their interests in Russia.

When Telenor refused to pay, arguing that it had not exhausted its appeals, another court seized most of Telenor's 30% stake in VimpelCom.

Fred Irwin, head of the trust board, has said he does not expect a draw, arguing that a decision would be taken on purely economic grounds.

He couldn't believe that they'd been arguing about a swimsuit all day, since the moment Morgan walked in an announced his pool party.

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse[A] to see it tried on him personally .

And we were talking about something, or arguing, and he said to me, in the kindest way possible, 'Leonard, you are not CEO any more.

China is rapidly changing and society is often arguing about the conflicts in values that have emerged from social diversification.

There is no need arguing with him about the matter.

Again, I don't remember how, but my eldest sister and I started arguing whether Mao Zedong was a great man or not.

Ever get into an argument where you forgot what you were arguing about, but you knew you had to be right?

My accusers did not find me arguing with anyone at the temple, or stirring up a crowd in the synagogues or anywhere else in the city.

It has long been a hot topic whether or not should we carry out "Euthanasia" . People keep arguing about it all around the world.

How much energy did my father and I waste arguing about the length of my hair at thirteen?

Socrates urges a discussion of fundamental points, arguing that it will be harder to cope with an anxiety that has no rational basis.

It was a nationalistic screed arguing that China should stop debasing itself and stand up to its critics.

If all the arguing and complaining , togetherness and departure can be summed up as one reason, then let me make it straight.

Hollywood stars seem to be arguing, in some ways, that Polanski's talent should allow him some sort of free pass for his past behaviour.

Come on. I don't see any point in arguing about this . Everyone has a right to his own opinion.

"Last I knew, " said the American, "the Scot was haggling over the price, and the Canadian was arguing that his government should pay. "

Boy: Listen to those congressmen arguing! Is all that discussion and debate about you?

There is no good in arguing with the inevitable. The only argument available with an east wind is to put on your overcoat.

It might just also be beginning to dawn on both sides that they are arguing in the path of an avalanche.

But the school board let them off with a suspension, arguing that the incident was just a childish prank.

It was not the old Hurstwood--only a man arguing with a divided conscience and lured by a phantom.

He covers his head with his pillow so he doesn't have to listen to the sound of his parents arguing.

Alas, the voters did not append any fine print, and Mr McConnell and his colleagues are already arguing over how, exactly, to proceed.

In 2003, five people died when a husband who had been arguing with his wife about divorce detonated explosives.

Caste politicians are not alone in arguing that this makes a nonsense of the system.

Her grandmother, however, despite having already cashed her shares, feels that might be tempting fate and is arguing against the feast.

"I have no objection to that, " I said. "I do not enjoy arguing. "

Then he said what he really thought, arguing "of all the many ways of organising banking, the worst is the one we have to day. "

But with the Mojave campaign, Microsoft seems to be arguing that all of Vista's problems are matters of perception.

He spoke a pleasant word or two about a pamphlet I had written in 1960 arguing for a large allocation of our resources to the public sector.

It is useless arguing with him about such a matter.

He said political progress has been slow, arguing that the central government is not functioning effectively.

Apologists for Joseph Stalin used to justify such brutality by arguing that you could not make an omelette without breaking eggs.

A physician, a civil engineer, and a consultant were arguing about what was the oldest profession in the world.

Try and grasp the fact that on this occasion we're not arguing with you; we're just telling you.

I know that all of you are probably arguing over how much money you should receive from me.

But it said the Pentagon intended to re-file charges within 30 days with prosecutors arguing the complaints have been resolved.

One of them makes gestures with the hand motions of a flamenco dancer, and it is difficult to tell if he is arguing or just telling a story.

In arguing that "religion's power" has "continued to increase, " they contradict considerable evidence to the contrary.

2: Look, Granny would be upset to hear you arguing like this.

She was always arguing with him and fighting with him.

two women on a train were arguing. at last one of them called the conductor. she said, if this window is open, i'll probably die of cold .

also seems to be a bunch of cheerful children, arguing with the shouting, Hua Lala's went to my feet, a testament to their joy.

To avoid arguing with his wife, Hou Yi spent his time travelling about the land alone.

It is arguing in the court of appeal in the Khadr case that Canada has no legal duty to protect its citizens once they leave the country.

nor are they very forthcoming with information, arguing unconvincingly that this would help their competitors.

For that it largely blames the government and is duly arguing for a more favourable regulatory regime.

How often had he slammed out of the house and adrenalin pumping , stormed around the local streets arguing vociferously with himself ?

At present, Iran and west arguing on core problem do not divide out a success or failure as before.

The lawsuit alleges the supervisor caused an upgrade for Express Scripts Inc. to be withheld, arguing that the company 'doesn't pay us. '

I get home after an hour in the wind, getting all the trams wrong and arguing by numbers with the drivers.

Avoid arguing in front of them and above all do not demonise the other side, however badly you think your ex-spouse has behaved.

Americans were stunned by the sinking of the British liner, 'Lusitania', enthralled by Charlie Chaplin and arguing about immigration.

In his interview, Mr Byrant said the time for arguing over the Lisbon Treaty had passed.

Arguing irrationally with airline staff and making a scene when flights are delayed due to the weather or other unavoidable circumstances.

Successive administrations have since declined to do so, arguing that it would be counterproductive.

"Arguing with press aides and senior officials" might as well be part of the job description for White House correspondents.

An unenviable task, then, for the American diplomats who face the task of arguing back in defence of old-fashioned libertarianism.

I mean, in an ideal society everyone's needs would be met but here we're arguing what do we deserve as a society and, yeah.

But don't let it show in the office, by arguing with your partner or sulking when your partner talks to you at work.

He was calling for "rogue state roll-back" in 1999 when Mr Bush was arguing for a more humble foreign policy (remember that? ).

Britain is opposed to the idea of a financial transaction tax, arguing it would drive business away from the City of London to Asia.

NARRATOR: After a day arguing the pros and cons of a market economy, they would sit around the campfire and tell jokes.

For past five years, I've been writing and arguing about a whole new way of thinking about email, because what we have doesn't seem to work.

It is no use arguing about the result of the experiment with her.

If you were arguing with a publisher or editor about giving more space and license to illustration, what would you say?

Prof Mintzberg goes further by arguing that innovation in management education is no longer being created in the US but in Europe.

One: Conradin hated her with all his heart, but he obeyed her quietly and took his medicine without arguing.

I knew that this was highly improbable, but didn't see any sense in arguing.

We had a civilized debate, with Strauss speaking for the President and Governor Hugh Carey of New York arguing for Kennedy.

Rather than arguing with them, I took an old receipt out of my wallet, ripped it into four pieces, and wrote a different word on each piece.

But the volcano erupted again and he even started arguing belligerently that we were not on the motorway at all, despite the blue signs.

From across the political spectrum people are arguing that it is time for America to shift to a more systematic approach.

Arguing that it is too expensive and that the United States has already been there, President Obama has pushed for its cancellation.

Quite frankly, it's not even worth arguing; it most certainly is a violation of encapsulation, at least in the traditional sense.

Almost no one is arguing about whether the U. S. Housing market is in decline these days.

President Lee Myung-bak pardoned 74 top executives that month, arguing that this would "reinvigorate the economy and create new jobs" .

When they finish all the arguing, what do you think will be the bottom line: will the Republicans or the Democrats win?

There was no arguing with her.

So far, the bank has resisted, arguing this wouldn't be legal under European law.

You could try arguing with her until you turn blue in the face, but you can't change her mind.

You may be a little relieved that, for once, you're not the one arguing with a parent.

According to the statement, Cage was observed arguing with his wife on a street in the city's French Quarter.

William Poole voted against the cut, arguing that things were not sufficiently bad to warrant action so close to a regular meeting.

However, the length of the rollover remains contentious, with German bankers arguing for shorter maturities.

He is expected to call for a cut in output, arguing that global supplies are plentiful.

Still, many economists would like to see the deficit shrink again, arguing global imbalances contributed to the latest crisis.

As a young player, Michael was his own worst enemy, arguing with the coach and other players and generally being unpleasant.

The consensus still remains broadly bullish, with analysts arguing that the market could turn in the next couple of months.

Sarkozy defended himself by arguing that Qaddafi needed to be rewarded for his recent gestures toward the West.

Two years ago, bankers and policymakers were arguing heatedly over whether New York or London was the world's premier financial centre.

India is pushing to do away with the regulations, arguing it has proved its nuclear nonproliferation bona fides over the years.

Their self-image depends on always being right. Before arguing a point with your Taurus boss, decide whether it's worth getting fired over.

I consider it a waste of time arguing about it.

When the two main political factions start arguing at our committee meetings I just sit on the sidelines and wait to see who wins.

I suppose some old woman heard me arguing and exaggerated it into a violent quarrel.

For a long time, philosophers have been arguing whether vagueness exists in the real world or is just a problem of semantics.

When he is right, it's nice to tell him, especially if you were arguing.

He has painted Mr Berisha as a demagogue in charge of a deeply corrupt government, arguing that it is time for a change.

A couple of days later, Ashley and I were arguing and she slammed the door in my face.

A fat man and a skinny man were arguing about who was more polite.

At the front a blond woman is arguing with an attendant.

In Europe, Fawkes would be arguing the plotters' case to continental governments, to secure their passive acceptance, even support.

And the recent run up in the stock market has many arguing that the bull market won't last much longer.

They were arguing over the division of the body, insulting each other in ways that only demons can.

Mike is always arguing with you.

So far the torpedo has proved a damp squib, with observers arguing that Europe has not gained any leverage to press its demands.

Some disagree with the idea on ethical grounds, arguing that the long-term social and emotional effects on the donor sibling are unknown.

Mr Samaras has taken an equivocal position, arguing against the means of austerity rather than the end of budget targets.

Arguing from moral rights perspective is possible, but much tougher.

During the economic recovery, I'd been arguing that we're looking at a low profit or even profitless recovery for the same reason.

A leopard and a fox were arguing about which of them was the better animal .

Last week the DECC defended the campaign, and the science behind it, arguing that the goal is to "protect the next generation" .

Yet down through the centuries there have always been Julian Assanges too, arguing that secrecy is in itself bad.

People no doubt will keep arguing about whether gold is a legitimate currency.

That's what you were arguing about this morning.

There was little arguing, "you're the perfect dumb blond, baby, and that's how you're going to stay, " they would say.

I know this is all my fault. Would you two please stop arguing with me.

Political freedom is a right in itself and it does not need to be justified by arguing that it has economic advantages.

Everyone stops arguing . Gandalf closes is eyes as he hears Frodo 's statement . Everyone slowly turns toward Frodo , surprised.

A doctor, an engineer, and a lawyer were arguing over whose was the oldest profession.

A report by the Institut Montaigne, a Parisian think-tank, is critical of the scheme, arguing that it lacks a coherent strategy.

They all stood around the hook and ladders, arguing about how to put out the fire.

The children were arguing over which programme to watch on television.

That Nazi and I will always strike one another as begging all the crucial questions, arguing in circles.

The resource of deep basin gas is one of the problems people have been always arguing about.

On July 30th the Supreme Court ruled against her, arguing that "This relationship exists, regardless of whether they are divorced. "

In its bid to defer the Kenyan trial, leaders in Nairobi are arguing for a local mechanism to deal with the violence.

This means she thinks you're an idiot and wonders why she's waisting her time standing here and arguing with you.

What's the sense of arguing with him?

Here, we seem to be arguing the opposite.

There is no sense in arguing with him; he won't listen to you.

Though conservatives are still arguing that Obama has little executive experience, nothing could be further from the truth.

Government officials, including Chief Executive Donald Tsang, didn't vote, arguing the poll was an unnecessary public expense.

"It just happens to be what I think, " he says, arguing that politicians need to unite on urgent matters of national security and debt.

I am sure she agrees with you really---she just likes arguing for the sake of it.

CLIVE HARRIS : Derek , I don' d like arguing with you , but I have to agree with Don .

The young woman and the suspect "were not seen arguing, or anything of that nature, " he added, citing witness statements.

There are those who remain unconvinced, arguing that the process is nothing more than a shallow, expensive public relations exercise.

There's no point arguing with your boss -- just do as you're told.

I'm not arguing that you should ignore these tasks, just that those tasks are not the only important ones.

and he had followed, on bare feet, along miles and miles of icy stone-paved passages, arguing and beseeching them to be reasonable.

The US ambassador in Kabul has written to the White House arguing against sending thousands more American troops to Afghanistan.

Others point to the continuing problems with global capitalism, arguing that the state variety is winning the war of ideas.

"Very few people are arguing for this policy anymore, " he said.

Oh, no, she was arguing that everybody's reality is equally valid and that therefore there is no reality.

Don't worry about those two arguing. it's just a storm in a teacup.

In his message, Mr. Obama called on Republicans and democrats to stop arguing and put people back to work.

Such programmes seemed doom to fail, trying to convince beneficiaries that they can find work after they have spent years arguing otherwise.

"Arguing means neither one is listening to the other, " she said.

Arguing against the forces of digitalization is as much a losing battle as cursing the coming of the evening tide.

One analyst said there was "no arguing with panic" in the sell-off.

Today Steve Jobs hit back, arguing those terms are just a "smokescreen" clouding the "real issue. "

Conservatives and liberals have been arguing about these two strains for years, and that debate has become the pivot of our politics.

Examples: There is no arguing with him; he is too opinionated to listen to anyone else.

Experts have played down the dangers, arguing that the isotope of nitrogen known as nitrogen-16 lasts for only five seconds.

Galella was apparently so close, he could hear the couple arguing (they were in the midst of their first marriage at the time).

Nothing. We were arguing about ins and outs of that project all along. It's so boring.

However, in 2005, Wilson questioned his own theory, arguing that kinship was not the key to these societies.

An economist, a philosopher, a biologist, and an architect were arguing about what was God's real profession.

We spend so much time arguing about things like those instead of urgent issues in the country, and I really dislike that.

If you're consistently doing this when arguing with your significant other, that's a good sign that the relationship is dying.

"It's provocative, but we're arguing that the brain may not be organized into sensory modalities at all, " he says.

He gave the crowd a lot of double talk which left us arguing afterwards whether his answer was yes or no.

The store is so busy that I saw two women arguing because one had knocked over the other's child.

Kevin. . . Im sorry, we shouldnt be arguing at a time like this. We need each other.

That's enough! I'm tired of arguing with you. Really! I can't stand it any more!

Another common expression, " to hold water, is about the strength or weakness of an idea or opinion that you may be arguing about. "

If it's true that it's possible to believe almost anything, then why are we always arguing and fighting with each other?

Plenty of ink's been spilled about that already, and you could goin circles arguing whether the press loves or hatesApple.

Eg: There is no point in arguing with him any more.

It's no good arguing with him since he is incapable of seeing anyone else's point of view.

Some analysts remain sceptical of a "World Cup effect" , arguing that it merely brings forward spending.

In past seasons, Kobe Bryant had a bad habit of picking up technical fouls for arguing with the referees too much.

One cleric resigned over plans to evict the protesters forcibly, arguing that the Church should have been more supportive of their cause.

Angela Merkel, the chancellor, has twice dithered, arguing about conditions for a rescue even as the flames took hold.

There seems to be no point in arguing further.

That culture is about sympathetic engagement with counterargument . But it also about a particular way of arguing, a particular style.

In July, Zodiac rebuffed a first approach from Safran, arguing the companies have little in common and a deal would yield few cost savings.

Kevin. . . I'm sorry, we shouldn't be arguing at a time like this.

Families spend 91 hours a year arguing, with mothers the worst culprits for shouting and sulking.

When will they stop arguing their continued misleading of the continent in the name of 'stability'?

Do people look away, sigh, roll their eyes or even start arguing with you when you give them advice?

Banks defend their model by arguing that they have to pay top dollar to secure the best employees, who maximise profits for shareholders.

Exxon appealed to the Supreme Court, arguing the punitive damages were excessive and a "windfall" to the plaintiffs.

No one is arguing for a return to the 1930s, with proposals for balanced budgets and tight money in the face of depression.

He said Iraqi officials were firm in arguing to include such dates.

Roger Altman, a former deputy Treasury secretary, is arguing that America and Europe are on the verge of a disastrous double-dip recession.

Now Wayne Swan, the Australian treasurer, appears to be arguing that the tax will stimulate more mining investment.

The commander looking after me went into the mosque and began arguing.

Initially she backed the judgment, arguing that it would protect the woman, who seemed to want a quick separation.

He had been arguing with the police, and was angry with them.

s the point of arguing with her?

My uncle are always arguing with me a attack the house.

The opposition disputes these numbers, arguing that the government's methods for measuring poverty do not meet international standards.

It was a painstaking job to free her, with workmen arguing about the best way to do it.

Before arguing that the crisis has weakened economics, one has to understand how economic science works.

Stop arguing with him about who should take up more domestic chores.