The city and state argue about which should pay for which services to children.
The city, in fact, argued long and loud that it couldn't.
The city argued that the towers should be subject to local review.
In those cases, the city argued that the sewage did not reach water.
In an unusual position for political leaders, the city argued that the high cost of campaigns kept out good candidates.
Alternatively, the city has argued that it should be given three weeks to prepare its case.
The city argued that she would have died, regardless of police actions.
In other words, as the city would argue, poverty is not destiny.
The city also argued that there had never been any policy directed at the homeless.
The city argues that it has the right to prevent cruelty to animals.