propounding

present participle of propound

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Verb
  • Matthews Arena, on the Northeastern campus, would not be a viable option at least right now, as the school is proposing a new multipurpose athletic facility where Matthews currently sits.
    Hailey Salvian, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Imagine proposing a rule to fundamentally change a sport that’s been around for more than 50 years.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Nippon Steel sharply criticized the decision in a statement on Friday, suggesting the company may take legal action.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • But privately, Musk has been critical of NASA's plans, suggesting that the Artemis Program has been moving too slowly and is too reliant on contractors who seek cost-plus government contracts and are less interested in delivering results.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • While posing for photos at the event, Princess Charlene was joined by filmmaker Blanca Li, and her sister-in-law Princess Caroline of Hanover, among others.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Artists, designers, stylists, actors and musicians came out from all corners of the industry, posing on the red carpet and dancing to the sounds of Star Amerasu, the evening’s DJ.
    Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Propounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propounding. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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