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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is attending Davos, has been proffering similarly reassuring messages ahead of Trump’s arrival.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

His moment in the Oval Office, proffering the invite from the King for a historic second state visit, "the most heart in mouth" moment of the whole year for some of his allies.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

Passersby pressed their hands into hers, proffering congratulations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2024

The Zilbersteins and Righetti have gone onto start a business proffering the unique protein-analyzing tech, called SpringStyle Tech Design.

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2023

He took another leisurely bite of the oil stick before proffering it to her.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen