as in to propose
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 propound
This time, Sumner elevated his speech to a higher level of abstraction to propound on the historical meaning and ontology of the Civil War.
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Zaakir Tameez
june 11,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
Only a revival of what the Founders propounded as truths and sound beliefs can save us.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 May 2025
The Conference of the Birds is a poem about sufism, the doctrine propounded by the mystics of Islam.
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Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Trump and many of his political allies propound a highly nationalistic and xenophobic vision of the United States’ role in the world.
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Jordan Tama,
Foreign Affairs,
6 July 2023
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Zaakir Tameez
june 11,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
Only a revival of what the Founders propounded as truths and sound beliefs can save us.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 May 2025
The Conference of the Birds is a poem about sufism, the doctrine propounded by the mystics of Islam.
—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Trump and many of his political allies propound a highly nationalistic and xenophobic vision of the United States’ role in the world.
—
Jordan Tama,
Foreign Affairs,
6 July 2023
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Recently, the Illinois Register proposed amending the administrative code to update the definitions of the various alcohol categories solely by their production process — not their alcohol content.
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Officials have not yet set a timeline to bring in a Palestinian technocrat committee to take governance of the enclave from Hamas, and the international force that proposed security infrastructure is yet to materialize.
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Bryan West The couple's nuptials reportedly will be a multi-day event; The New York Times suggested a smaller gathering of about 100 people will take place July 2, with a much bigger celebration on July 3.
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The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
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It was founded in 1949 in response to security concerns after World War II and the growing threat posed by the Soviet Union.
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.
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“Propound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propound. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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