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as in to give
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
I offered my boss an alternative to the original plan, which would have required me to work overtime
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as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
offered the idea of a vacation at a beach resort in the Caribbean
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as in to present
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
a summer theater offering a full schedule of musicals to the vacationing public
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as in attempt
an effort to do or accomplish something
made the usual halfhearted offer to grab the check before his dinner companion could
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as in proposal
something which is presented for consideration
a job offer that I couldn't refuse
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Recent Examples of offer
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Larry will forego any opportunity to do things that are offered to him.
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Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
27 June 2026
Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The inmate can choose to decline the offer and be released as soon as possible or practicable.
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Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
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Their stories are showcased on the wall to offer hope to everyone.
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Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Larry will forego any opportunity to do things that are offered to him.
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Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
27 June 2026
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Watching glass being blown, cut or engraved offers insight into a process that depends on heat, timing, patience and extraordinary manual control.
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Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The inmate can choose to decline the offer and be released as soon as possible or practicable.
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Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
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Seoul — North Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyang’s adversaries something more to think about in a time of crisis.
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Dewey Burdock also joined the Fast-41 permitting program last year, giving it access to an accelerated federal review process reserved for priority infrastructure and critical mineral projects.
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Christensen suggests the state should instead focus on stripping back environmental regulations that make brush clearance and fire prevention costly, which would ensure state firefighters are not working excessive overtime and the state budget is not being stretched beyond its means.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday called for a major expansion of the country's naval forces, suggesting the regime should build two large warships each year for the next five years.
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Reese presents an interesting challenge for the Valkyries.
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With prices back at pre-war levels, the market is certainly anticipating that US inventory levels won’t present a serious problem.
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Constant Output Trumping Recovery One clear sign of unsustainable growth is when the organization begins sacrificing recovery for constant output.
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Featuring sophisticated Bluetooth technology, solid audio, and roughly 12 hours of battery life, the Beats Flex earbuds offer affordability without sacrificing performance, and that's not even considering the 30% discount!
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Rescuers have been combing through the rubble of the hotel in a desperate attempt to save any survivors.
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While state studies have criticized the state’s education governance model, voters have rejected at least four attempts dating back to 1928 to reform the position.
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That’s even as the budget proposal is $97 million leaner than last year’s, with large capital expenses like the new community center and Can Ada sewer lift station having cycled out, Lavoie explained.
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Already, some proposals have emerged.
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The commission proposed going beyond that to raise it in line with life expectancy starting in 2031.
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Some lawmakers have proposed limiting trading when government officials have insider information about an event, such as internal polling or fundraising data that members of the public do not have access to.
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The Full Moon later asks you to rest instead of carrying every loose end alone.
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With others carrying more of the creative burden, Summerville has also been free to drift into and around the box and take up shooting positions.
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offer. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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