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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Recent Examples of propound
Only a revival of what the Founders propounded as truths and sound beliefs can save us.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 May 2025
The Conference of the Birds is a poem about sufism, the doctrine propounded by the mystics of Islam.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Bernardo Kastrup, a double Ph.D. in Computer Engineering and Philosophy and former CERN scientist, has propounded this thinking and collaborated with leaders like Dr. Faggin.
—Carlo Tortora Brayda, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 May 2025
The Conference of the Birds is a poem about sufism, the doctrine propounded by the mystics of Islam.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Bernardo Kastrup, a double Ph.D. in Computer Engineering and Philosophy and former CERN scientist, has propounded this thinking and collaborated with leaders like Dr. Faggin.
—Carlo Tortora Brayda, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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
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According to the statement, Xcel has identified resource adequacy as a growing concern for several years and has proposed multiple solutions, including a near-term procurement plan designed to add 3,800 megawatts of new generation capacity.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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Since its launch on April 27, more than 3,600 AI data centers have been cataloged on Brockovich's interactive map, which allows users to see operational facilities, those under construction and those that have been proposed.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The latest exchange of strikes between the United States and Iran suggests that a deal may yet be some way off.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The document suggests that Patriot Front is increasingly seeking to appeal to these groups and forge alliances with them.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The project posed several issues for an artist who had always emphasized clarity and simplicity in his solitary picture-taking.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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“Propound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propound. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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