as in proposed
to set before the mind for consideration
let us propound the question whether mercy killing should ever be an option
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The Football Association of Ireland passed the resolution, proposed by Irish club Bohemians, with more than 50% of its delegates supporting it.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025 -
The Corps proposed strengthening the bank by implementing riprap, or rocks.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Steven Godfrey, a college football insider, has suggested that Swinney and the Arkansas Razorbacks could be an interesting match.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Scientists have suggested that Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons, has the long-term stability required for life to develop.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Energy expert Luc Pauwels told Belgian media that there was no danger posed by the drones and the reactors are designed to withstand aircraft impacts, from small planes to large passenger jets.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Before taking the stage together for their Drama Queens wrap party, the hosts posed with lucky fans for a photo op.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Propounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propounded. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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