as in to propose
to set before the mind for consideration
let us propound the question whether mercy killing should ever be an option
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In his book, In Search of a Better World: A Human Rights Odyssey, Akhavan describes the establishment of the ICC as the consummation of the idea of justice propounded at Nuremberg.
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
Trump and many of his political allies propound a highly nationalistic and xenophobic vision of the United States’ role in the world.
—Jordan Tama, Foreign Affairs, 6 July 2023
Trump has wagered that nonwhite voters, even those in Democratic districts, will come to see how closely their values align with those propounded by the G.O.P.: traditional family roles, religion, fiscal discipline, meritocracy.
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
Yet that continued support for armed struggle explains why Hamas has been empowered to reject generous peace initiatives propounded by the Israelis.
—Washington Post, 19 June 2024
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
Trump and many of his political allies propound a highly nationalistic and xenophobic vision of the United States’ role in the world.
—Jordan Tama, Foreign Affairs, 6 July 2023
Trump has wagered that nonwhite voters, even those in Democratic districts, will come to see how closely their values align with those propounded by the G.O.P.: traditional family roles, religion, fiscal discipline, meritocracy.
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
Yet that continued support for armed struggle explains why Hamas has been empowered to reject generous peace initiatives propounded by the Israelis.
—Washington Post, 19 June 2024
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In response to strong domestic and international criticism, President Zelenskyy is set to propose a bill that will decrease Russian influence while maintaining the anti-corruption agencies’ independence.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Schoemann proposes evaluating the voter roll purging process, hand-counting ballots, and ensuring equitable voting access.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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On the other hand, vague explanations or rigid policies may suggest pay inequities, poor planning, or a top-down management structure.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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While Samsung has reportedly been working to get the latest version of its HBM chips certified by Nvidia, a report from a local outlet suggests these plans have been pushed back to at least September.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
28 July 2025
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In one of the images, the former NBA star’s daughter, Elisa, 30, posed next to him in a black dress.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
25 July 2025
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One of my earliest memories is standing in the living room of a small house in Garden City, Michigan, mimicking Hulk Hogan’s pose down to my laughing parents.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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“Propound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propound. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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