put forward
Example Sentences
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Hamilton's Labour MP George Robertson believed some juries were using not proven as a "cop out" and put forward a private members' bill at Westminster proposing abolition.
From BBC
Her son Rahman will lead the party through the February 12 general election, and is expected to be put forward as prime minister if his party wins a majority.
From Barron's
His "passion" for rare antiques has been put forward by his lawyer as being behind his alleged involvement.
From BBC
It even cites Kant, who put forward the notion, revolutionary in the 18th century, that all persons are imbued with dignity.
There is already a statue of Bradman by Adelaide's eastern gates and the head of South Australia's local government has already put forward the idea of erecting one of Head beside it.
From BBC
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