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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In May, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a "social media delay" for children in the EU, saying new legislation could be put forward in months.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Policymakers have put forward different versions of the proposal over the years.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
He dismisses the theory, also put forward by the KWS, that the cyanide might have come from a type of foliage, noting local livestock would have died as well.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Opposition in Europe and North America has raised the prospect of a rival emerging in next year’s presidential election as a protest candidate, though no one has formally been put forward.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
The theory I think came closest was the one put forward by Ruth.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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