I also tell students that they're being graded holistically, not for small, individual errors, but for the strength of their overall argument.

But that account of my overall argument needs to be qualified in one very major respect.

Schmitt's overall argument investigates the relationship between history and narrative generally.

Dr. Smalley responded that chemistry was even more limited and did not change his overall argument.

"There are certainly specific examples where a celebrity name has mattered, but I don't see any overall argument in favor of the notion."

The inaccuracy of his metaphor parallels what is wrong with Joy's overall argument that we should "slow down" scientific research.

The states and trade unions involved in the case divided the issues between themselves, with the lawyers for each party arguing a particular part of the overall argument.

However, the force of the overall argument is only marginally affected by this modification.

As the first premise in their argument is proven false, their overall argument loses validity.

The review was critical of the author's dessert recipes, but agreed with her overall argument for increased use of bacon in cooking.