One Advancing Argument Should Make It Stand Up Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	noun • a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
	28%	11		Advancing an argument or proposition
	verb • put forward, as of an idea
	27%	11		Suggested that a ruler should be both feared and loved, but if forced to choose, they should choose fear
	noun • a statesman of Florence who advocated a strong central government (1469-1527)

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The Guardian Cryptic22 May 2001	Down 3
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