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But those who have propounded trans-historical, much less eternal, definitions of marriage have often been time's fools.

From Slate • Dec. 21, 2010

To many & many a neutral, far from having any established peace aims, the Allies do not yet seem to have propounded very satisfactory war aims.

From Time Magazine Archive

He had no answer for the baron's question, which he seemed to have propounded to himself.

From Problematic Characters A Novel by Spielhagen, Friedrich

If his Father could also have blessed this manner of dealing to him, and have made it effectual for the ends that you have propounded; then I should have thought as you.

From Life and Death of Mr. Badman by Bunyan, John

Lord President—Sir; You have propounded a question, and have been answered.

From State Trials, Political and Social Volume 1 (of 2) by Stephen, Harry Lushington, Sir