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propounding

verb

present participle of propound

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. — Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 15 Jan. 2026

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The administrator said that the EPA was also proposing to rescind all remaining greenhouse gas emissions standards for power plants.

— Julia Simon, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026
Calvo’s proposed fiscal 2027 budget eliminates that transfer while proposing major rate reductions for water and sewer customers.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

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Also recommended will be screen time limits, suggesting a cap of 30 minutes for those through fifth grade, and 45 minutes through eighth grade.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
His comments come seven months after Tiley proposed a move in the opposite direction by suggesting that best-of-five-set matches be introduced in the women’s competition at the Australian Open from the quarter-finals onwards.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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In the first picture, Cuoco and Pelphrey could be seen posing on either side of their daughter.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
On one of the final days of training camp, Campbell, his wife and son, his family and others lingered on the practice field, posing for photos to commemorate the moment.

— Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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The company, which began offering new cars to Nigerian Uber drivers five years ago with a payment plan tied to daily earnings, is set to leave the country as Uber’s shock exit makes its business untenable, a person with knowledge of the plans said.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
The key is offering not only extra capacity but also a sustained demand signal.

— Elizabeth Howell, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2026

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