They tried to 'argue' their parents into getting a new car. [=to persuade their parents to get a new car]
The result 'argues for' a new approach. [=the result shows that we need a new approach]
You 'can't argue with' her success. [=you can't deny that she is successful]
(..) Wait ! (Jack) Yeah ! Jack... No ! Whaaa... ..jurisdiction of the Sherman Act, so my lawyers will argue. That's what Rockefeller said, but the court is not swallowing it. What ? You think a first-class girl can't drink ? Get outta here ! (..)1997 Titanic