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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It is being proposed by Councilmembers Sean Elo-Rivera, Henry Foster, Vivian Moreno and Kent Lee.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026 -
The provision was introduced as part of the state’s proposed 2026-2027 budget, which the state legislature approved on May 21.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Although previous reports suggested Scooter Braun was comfortable with his girlfriend Sydney Sweeney’s nude scenes on Euphoria and fully supported her career, that may not be entirely true.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
22 May 2026
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Retail signals portend trouble for US consumers Major US retailers suggested shoppers are reining in spending as the Iran war raises prices on essential goods.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
22 May 2026
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The Grammy Award-winning singer posed for photos on the red carpet in a black bodysuit with a plunging neckline and sheer mesh on the side and ruffles on the neck and down the torso.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Mark Straus, a Rockies fan from Glenwood Springs, posed the question.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
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“Propounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propounded. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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