proffered

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An MP close to Miliband proffered a more straightforward explanation.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Although China has never offered a straightforward explanation for why it stopped sending the aircraft—and why it resumed again—Taiwanese officials and outside analysts in Taipei and Washington have proffered various theories.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

It isn’t readily apparent Abel can find conditions, at least in listed markets, that satisfy the simple and profound counsel proffered so long ago by Buffett’s late partner, Charlie Munger.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Suppliers proffered various expensive goods, including a designer bag worth $2,290, three luxury watches each worth thousands, and numerous prepaid American Express gift cards totaling tens of thousands of dollars, the complaint said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025

Bernard pushed aw ay the proffered glass impatiently.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley