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
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.
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Carlo Tortora Brayda, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
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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Carlo Tortora Brayda, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
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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The remedy proposed by the DOJ is a break up of Live Nation and Ticketmaster, more than a decade after the merger had been approved in 2010.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Mar. 2026
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Garcia, who proposed the ordinance, said the law targets algorithms that rely on non-public data taken from competitors to recommend rental and occupancy levels for residential rental properties.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
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The figures would suggest some support among the US public for going after Iran’s nuclear program, though other polling suggests most Americans disapprove of the strikes and thought the administration should have given diplomacy more of a shot.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Republican voters demonstrated their willingness to embrace ultra-conservative candidates by bringing Attorney General Ken Paxton close to victory in the Senate primary despite his scandals and controversial history, suggesting the rightward trajectory of the GOP continues[1].—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The documentary may or may not provide a definitive answer, but the fact that Martin poses the question — and that the filmmakers chose to include Michaels’ non-answer — suggests the topic won’t be avoided entirely.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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The unusually blunt readout underscores what could be a long enmity between the region and Tehran, with Arab Gulf states concluding that Iran’s drones, missiles, and proxies — essentially the regime itself — pose a regional threat.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Propound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propound. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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