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]
(..) I'm not currently tracking their whereabouts. I'd say they've earned a leave of absence. I didn't make it. I just didn't argue with the god that did. Every world knows it. They've gone their separate ways. Some, pretty extremely far. If we get into a situation like this again, what happens then? (..)2012 The Avengers