Sentence examples for back on the argument from inspiring English sources

Virtually every time the Bush administration feels cornered, it falls back on the argument that the president and his officials are honorable men and women.

In forcing out some of the personnel, the agency fell back on the argument that some of the employees had jeopardized their national security clearance by their interactions with the women, according to the official.

While faulting the proclamation for freeing the slaves of loyal Southerners along with those of the rebels, the editorial writer fell back on the argument that a blow to the slave economy must weaken the rebellion.

Having deceived about weapons of mass destruction in order to take us to war, Blair now falls back on the argument that it was the right thing to do because... well, because he felt it was the right thing to do.

While it may be politically convenient for the SNP to fall back on the argument that they are waiting for the Smith recommendations to come into force, which could take another year or two, green campaigners argue that by then another round of licences and applications will be in train, making it much harder for the Scottish government to take a strong anti-fracking position.

We viewers cannot fall back on the argument that "they brought this on themselves".

If accessibility internalism is not to be defended by means of something like the general argument presented here, then it is most likely one would have to fall back on the arguments given earlier concerning either actually justifying a belief or being capable of justifying that belief.

Looking back on the arguments I've had over money with my wife, many of them involve silent drives home after shopping.

But back to the argument.

The Obama campaign has pushed back on the Republican argument, by comparing Solyndra to Mr. Romney's experience at Bain Capital and to his record as Massachusetts governor.

If and when Hillary Clinton falls back on the old argument that it's all a right-wing conspiracy against her and her family, many people might well be prepared to take her at her word.