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Discover LudwigThe phrase "argues only" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when emphasizing that a person or text presents a singular argument or perspective without considering other viewpoints.
Example: "In her essay, she argues only that climate change is a result of human activity, ignoring other potential factors."
Alternatives: "contends solely" or "maintains exclusively".
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For that, he argues, only science will do.
Even the 1989 revolution, she argues, only accelerated the changes already being planned.
He argues only that loopholes in derivatives accounting make it hard to spot dodgy deals.
Doing so, she now argues, only supports the market for broken leaves.
And requiring calorie counts on restaurant menus, he argues, only invites litigation.
The music business "is one of the sleaziest businesses there is", Mr Richards argues, only one step above gangsterism.
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This practical advantage can be argued only while the distinction between simple and difficult parts prevailed.
Libby had loyally served his country, Cheney argued, only to be made into a criminal.
He argued only that they no longer have a "death grip" on public opinion.
They have no opinions, only prejudices they do not argue, only assert.
What is more, they argued, only excessive redistribution led to slower growth.
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