put forward
Britishverb
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to propose; suggest
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to offer the name of; nominate
Example Sentences
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I put forward two ways this could happen under the new tax law, one each for hourly and salaried workers.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
"This compromise text will help restore deeply damaged trust," said Socialist lawmaker Elie Califer, who is from Guadeloupe and put forward the bill.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Based on the evidence and arguments the federal government put forward in this case, Parker believes that he made the right call.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
The Venezuelan government said its plan was to impose substantial debt relief and promised to put forward an initial framework for a proposal by June, which many analysts see as optimistic.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
This doctrine, of course, had always had its adherents, but in the manner in which it was now put forward there was a significant change.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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