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proffer

[prof-er] / ˈprɒf ər /


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He now says his proffer agreement with police, under which he agreed to tell them what he knew but it couldn't be used against him in court, was given under duress, according to Netflix.

From BBC Dec. 2, 2025

If past is prologue, he will overreach in response to this week’s peace proffer, rejecting what many in his entourage would view as an attractive exit from a strategic miscue.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 21, 2025

Remarkably, the Justice Department did not even proffer this argument; the majority just made it up.

From Slate Jul. 8, 2025

“They want them to squirm or even proffer a plea deal on their own…”

From Salon Nov. 28, 2023

Pomp was one of the unshod, and gentle-hearted Slant and I vied to proffer relief.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

Standing out from the rest of the Crosstrek lineup, the Wilderness grade proffers a more distinct, rugged appearance.

From MarketWatch Nov. 26, 2025

But van Mulukon proffers another wrinkle to the mix of set, setting and neurology: culture.

From Salon Mar. 8, 2024

The affecting narrative proffers feminist solutions for a troubled nation.

From New York Times Feb. 7, 2024

They sat for video-recorded interviews with prosecutors - called proffers - that give a glimpse of their potential testimony.

From Washington Times Nov. 15, 2023

She goes round and proffers each of us her hand.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque

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

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

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

And as the ship heaved in a storm, I heard the wailing of an infant, which would not cease though the mother proffered her breast.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

Software giant Adobe is proffering an AI agent for corporate customers that it’s hoping can help revive a business that’s been on the ropes lately.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 21, 2026

Passersby pressed their hands into hers, proffering congratulations.

From Los Angeles Times May 13, 2024

Multiple objections from the defense didn’t prevent Rolle from proffering her answer: “Absolutely not, no.”

From Slate Oct. 26, 2023

The claim could be seen as a case of China deflecting and engaging in "whataboutism", said Mr Thompson, which is a way of responding to an accusation by proffering a counter-accusation.

From BBC Feb. 17, 2023

Scott appears at my side, proffering the towel.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins




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