as in proposing
to set before the mind for consideration
let us propound the question whether mercy killing should ever be an option
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But Bloomberg and Sadik-Khan were proposing something very different.—
Evan Friss,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025 -
The first film, which centered on Greg Fockner (Ben Stiller) enduring many awkward encounters while trying to impress his girlfriend’s parents before proposing, became a blockbuster hit, grossing $330 million worldwide.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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These areas are crucial for integrating a person’s emotions and senses with their broader sense of identity, suggesting that fathers who more effectively engage in this contextualizing process during this new life stage tend to flourish.—
Anthony Vaccaro,
Scientific American,
29 Oct. 2025
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Kylie reacted to an idea floated by one of her viewers, suggesting that the family should all dress as Frozen's Elsa for Halloween.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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In the weeks after Asaanah was born, Tye White shared a sweet photo of his older daughter posing with her newborn sister.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Some are praying, others are posing and the grandeur of the churches makes even the most dramatic of designer clothing look small — and spare.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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The classic four-poster design pairs with mattresses of all heights and bedding of any style, offering a clean look that never dates.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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Roughly a fifth of medical schools offering an MD degree have accelerated programs, including the University of California-Davis, according to the Consortium of Accelerated Medical Pathway Programs.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Propounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propounding. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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