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"I hope," replied Clay, "my colleague will propound that question to my constituents."

From Time Magazine Archive

Yet four things I will propound to the consideration of Mr. Badmans friends, before I turn my back upon them.

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

For those materialists who doubt that such an event ever took place, I will propound a theory.

From The Book-Hunter at Home by Allan, P. B. M.

Yet four things I will propound to the consideration of Mr. Badman's friends before I turn my back upon them.

From Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 by Bunyan, John

I will propound to you one simple question," said the other; "and as you answer I shall read to you your moral horoscope.

From Stories by English Authors: Germany (Selected by Scribners) by Harraden, Beatrice