proffer
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In 2008, Davis talked to authorities with the protection of a proffer from the Los Angeles Police Department, meaning his statements could not be used against him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
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
Mimi Rocah: Blanche’s “proffer,” as he called it, of Ghislaine Maxwell was not a proffer at all.
From Slate ● Nov. 24, 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
“The Holy Father bids us to accept your proffer, Lancelot” The pathos which was growing in the room was broken by the Orkney faction for the second time.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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Standing out from the rest of the Crosstrek lineup, the Wilderness grade proffers a more distinct, rugged appearance.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 26, 2025
“All four of those people that did their proffers in front of you, they did their plea, it was all recorded, it was sent out there for the world to see,” he said.
From Slate ● Nov. 18, 2023
When the judge asked Miller why he leaked the proffers, Miller defended his actions.
From Salon ● Nov. 16, 2023
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 must only be asking if there are any I want as she proffers the tray like a wheel of good fortune.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
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Batson established a three-part framework for racial juror challenges: Defense counsel challenges a strike, the prosecutor gives race-neutral reasons for it, then defense counsel has the opportunity to rebut those proffered reasons as pretextual.
From Slate ● May 28, 2026
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
Netflix on Tuesday revised the terms of the proffered deal to make it all-cash and to provide WBD shareholders with more certainty about the transaction, the company said in a release.
From Barron's ● Jan. 20, 2026
Ashish smiled lazily at her as he shook her proffered hand.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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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
The Zilbersteins and Righetti have gone onto start a business proffering the unique protein-analyzing tech, called SpringStyle Tech Design.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 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
“I’ve got the flu or something, but your dad just called asking me to bring some food. So here I am,” he said, proffering a Taco Bell bag reeking of onions.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
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