He lost the argument, but planned to have the last word.

But once the fleet moved, and you lost the argument with them, there was no alternative.

Finally she sighed-as if she'd lost the argument- and looked at him.

But I think the government is losing the argument, and we have not yet won it.

You have lost the argument on the need for cuts already.

This is what happens when you lose the argument and have nothing left but innuendo.

The government is starting to lose the argument on the economy.

They've given up on the economy in general, having lost the argument completely.

But some companies, having lost the argument over accounting policy, would rather use political power.

When they are brought out into the light Salmond will lose the argument.