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]
(..) Dr Cochrane... To the Phoenix... May she rest in peace. Okay, that wasn't so good. - We have to tell him the truth. - Then the time line... This is no time to argue about time. We don't have the time. - What was I saying? - You're drunk. He wouldn't even talk to me unless I had a drink with him. (..)1996 Star Trek: First Contact