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Recent Examples of propound 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 Trump has wagered that nonwhite voters, even those in Democratic districts, will come to see how closely their values align with those propounded by the G.O.P.: traditional family roles, religion, fiscal discipline, meritocracy. E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024 Yet that continued support for armed struggle explains why Hamas has been empowered to reject generous peace initiatives propounded by the Israelis. Washington Post, 19 June 2024 The complexity is compounded by separate regulators for many parts of the health-care economy, some of which propound different security guidelines from one another, or none at all. Joseph Menn, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for propound
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  • In Missouri, there were at least 39 bills proposed that, if passed, could restrict rights that the LGBTQ community is advocating for, according to the American Civil Liberties Union.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2025
  • Trump could also, conceivably, sign an executive order to seize SpaceX under the Defense Production Act and even deport Musk for immigration violations, two nuclear options proposed Thursday by former Trump advisor Steve Bannon.
    Josh Meyer, USA Today, 7 June 2025
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  • Though, in the past, Lee has made comments critical of past U.S. foreign policy and appeared to suggest South Korea’s strategic neutrality in the great power rivalry between Washington and Beijing, in this campaign Lee has reaffirmed his support behind the U.S.-South Korea alliance.
    Jong Eun Lee, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
  • But Jake Elman of Athlon Sports proposed one eye-catching trade that the Bronx Bombers might pull off, suggesting the Yankees negotiate for Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer.
    Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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  • Follow these recommendations from the NWS to stay safe in heavy rain: Beware of swollen waterways: During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.
    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 7 June 2025
  • Openly feuding with Trump could pose multiple hurdles for Tesla and the rest of Musk's sprawling business empire.
    Chris Kirkham, USA Today, 7 June 2025

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