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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Recent Examples of propounding
Transcripts show that Daniel and Meta AI propounding on theories about extraterrestrial life, with Meta AI supporting and building on Daniel’s alien theories.
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Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 15 Jan. 2026
Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 15 Jan. 2026
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Beyond providing spaces so people can connect and accompany one another, Johnson aims to keep organizing with the North Hartford Public Safety Coalition, proposing concrete solutions around police accountability, traffic, violence prevention and violence interruption.—
Mariana Navarrete Villegas,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Would be Kings owners In 2013, when the Kings’ prior owners were proposing moving the team to Seattle, Anderson became heavily involved in efforts to keep the team in Sacramento.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Investors are bracing for a prolonged conflict, suggesting the oil spike may not be short-lived.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Japan and Taiwan China and Japan relations are currently particularly fraught, with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggesting last year Japan might get involved if China invades Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory.—
Jennifer Pak,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2026
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Another image showed several of its crew members posing on deck with the Iranian flag in the background.—
Sheikh Saaliq,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Higher energy prices could stoke inflation, complicating the outlook for the Federal Reserve and posing trouble for stocks.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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According to prosecutors, Trent Sanson reached out to the council member in June 2024, offering $10,000 to place the project on a City Council agenda and vote in favor of it.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Supporters say the hotel could be an economic boon, offering new amenities and convenience.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Propounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propounding. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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