The part of a sentence "first argues that" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to introduce an idea or opinion. For example, "John first argues that climate change is a real and urgent problem that requires immediate action."
The first argues that the sucker's problems are to do with water quality, not quantity.
The first argues that finance is rigged to enrich bankers, rather than their customers, shareholders or the economy at large.
The first argues that the public reaction to Diana's death marked a shift away from the hard-nosed individualism of recent years and a yearning for a more caring, communitarian society.
Judith Salomon of the pressure-group London First argues that it is vital for the scheme to go ahead to ensure that the City retains its world-class status.The high cost of office space in London is already deterring inward investors, and the large Spitalfields scheme would increase the supply of space and cut those costs.
The first argues that entrepreneurs should hire an IT professional immediately.
27. Edwards first argues that the idea of a body can be resolved into ideas of color and resistance.
Mr. Murray first argued that the governor could not enter into compacts without the State Legislature's approval.
Harvard went first, arguing that the Electoral College disenfranchised the poor and decreased voter turnout.
First, arguing that the tragic killings were "preventable" if the Reagan administration had only used its influence over Israel greatly exaggerates American power in the region.
Mr. Goldman was seen as crazy when he first argued that the city should build a world-class cultural institution in its desolate downtown.
We first argue that the order in which observations and interventions are introduced is very important.
