proffered

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The research suggests, therefore, layoffs might have been driven by more disturbing factors rather than the innocuous justifications proffered by chief executives.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

People proffered sensible answers like "I was in a hurry" or "I wasn't paying attention to the speed limit" or "someone was tailgating me".

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

An exception among them is the purposely titled “Outrageous Predictions” proffered annually by Saxo Bank of Denmark.

From Barron's • Dec. 5, 2025

Mourners “gawked, wept, prayed or proffered stiff-armed salutes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

He proffered his hand to Bull and with a sincere but uncertain smile he said, “I’ve no quarrel with the Marine Corps. No sir. I’ve always admired and respected the Marine Corps.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy