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The lawyer will argue that the evidence is insufficient to support the claim.
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The lawyer will argue that the evidence is insufficient to support the claim.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Legal Setting
In court, the lawyer will argue that the evidence is insufficient to support the plaintiff's claim.
News Report
The defense lawyer is expected to argue that the evidence presented is insufficient to prove guilt.
Academic Discussion
The author argues that the data is insufficient to support the hypothesis.
Everyday Conversation
He'll argue that the reasons given aren't enough to justify the decision.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Counsel will contend that the evidence lacks the necessary support for the assertion.
Casual
The lawyer's going to say there isn't enough evidence to back up the claim.
Simpler English
The lawyer will say the evidence isn't good enough to prove it.
Phrases to learn
argue that
To present reasons or evidence to support a particular point of view.
insufficient evidence
Not enough evidence to support a claim or conclusion.