1.Reuters said some White House advisers were arguing against extending the deadline for security reasons.

argue against 反对；据理反对；争辩

Who could argue against motherhood and apple pie ?

谁会反对母性与家庭的温馨呢？

2.Reuters reported that the Taliban said foreign forces have not sought an extension and it would not be granted if they did.

grant 授予，允许；（勉强）承认，同意

France has agreed to grant him political asylum.

法国已经同意给予他政治庇护zPxV,;K;aIcb)G~T]M。

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