Argued

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Fought
Debated
Wrangled
Disputed
Squabbled
Had words
Contended
Had a tiff
Quarrelled
Went at it
Fall quaff
Made a case
Had a debate
Had a dispute
Pled one's case
Made a case (for)
Had a battle, perhaps
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