Towards the end of the meal, they would start a mock argument in which their raised voices attracted the attention of the restaurateur.

Which led to a mock argument that got silly and loud enough that the cook threw them out of the kitchen, which was fine because they were finished with breakfast anyway.

It was hardly the first time they'd had this mock argument.

Besides swapping equations back and forth, Harold would also relay mock arguments over how they could co-publish a paper and share the credit across universes.

Rayburn reveled in this freewheeling new approach, and often indulged in funny voices, banter with the celebrities, and mock arguments with the technical crew.

She and Hilary had a mock argument with amorous overtones.

There are of course lots of mock arguments between both sides.

They had a mock argument on the subject, with Yvette eventually giving in.

She also prepares lawyers for mock appellate arguments.

They both continued the mock argument for a mo- ment, then rode past the deadfall and discovered the bridge.