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]
(..) stand for a moment against Grendel, I doubt you will even have the belly to stay in the hall all night. I find it difficult to argue with a drunk. But it's true, I did not win the race... We swam for five days, neck and neck. I was conserving my strength, and with it came sea monsters. (..)2007 Beowulf