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The phrase "argued he only" is not correct in standard written English.
It appears to be an incomplete or awkward construction that lacks clarity and proper grammatical structure.
Example: "He argued he only wanted to help, but his actions suggested otherwise."
Alternatives: "claimed he only" or "stated he only".
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Perhaps, as Rachel Cohon (2008) has recently argued, he only aims to establish that moral discrimination and reasoning are distinct processes, the former being sentiment-driven and inherently motivating.
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He argues he only cooperated with the German unit under duress and merely served as a translator who never participated in any killings.
Cynics will argue he only did so to deflect criticism from himself but surely, after nearly six years at the mercy of English hacks, he must have known such a tactic was hopeless.
Update: since this piece was published I've been told Goldsmith sought to clarify his remarks on ending bus lanes, arguing he only intended it as a temporary measure to boost electric car use.
The bishop has said he was sorry for some of his actions, but has argued he was only following procedures generally accepted at the time.
Besides, he argued, he was only 55, not nearly old enough to play the 72-year-old title role.
Earlier on Monday, Sandy Easdale, chairman of the Rangers football board, welcomed Ashley's loan offer, arguing he could "only see it being a good thing".
For his part, Graham argues he was only ever advocating for free speech.
Some factions of the Church questioned Jesus' divinity, while others argued that he only appeared to be human.
"You can only argue," he replies, "as to whether they are the worst lyrics ever written".
At least when he's not arguing that he only took the meeting as a favor to Goldstone.
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