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
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While the government has committed to absorbing part of the funding shortfall for HIV/AIDS treatment — proposing a R27-million emergency plan and long-term health insurance reform — the damage is being felt.—
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After being selected by the Patriots in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Maye capped off his rookie season by proposing to his future wife.—
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Not long after, that source became unreachable, suggesting the blackout had widened even further.—
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By season's end, Pine and his boss, Angela Burr (Colman), succeeded in bringing Roper down, with the finale suggesting Roper's violent end at the hands of his own buyers.—
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Chicago showed off her sweet smile while posing for a photo with her mom and sister.—
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She was spotted smiling and posing with her children Harper, Emerson, and Beckett.—
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Its interior pocket has a 2-liter capacity, offering plenty of room for a phone, wallet, keychain, and other necessities.—
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That’s where the Kate Spade Outlet comes in, offering polished, functional purses at steep discounts.—
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“Propounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propounding. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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