proffer
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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
In the proffer, Blanche essentially asked her, and I’m paraphrasing, Why don’t you explain that to me?
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
His unpredictable artistic journey continues — just don’t expect Linklater to proffer grandiose explanations for how it’s been sustained.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2024
Mostly, though, no one speaks to me or even looks at me except to proffer an application form.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
Standing out from the rest of the Crosstrek lineup, the Wilderness grade proffers a more distinct, rugged appearance.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 26, 2025
The affecting narrative proffers feminist solutions for a troubled nation.
From New York Times ● Feb. 7, 2024
“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
She goes round and proffers each of us her hand.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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
Her clothes have been lost en route, and she furiously rejected all proffered substitutes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2025
As for Vivien, the narrative she has proffered in her journals is far from the whole story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2025
Gentle Demodokos took the proffered gift and inwardly rejoiced.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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
But “Tracks II” more than makes up for this omission by proffering such a wide range of previously unreleased music.
From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2025
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
He shuffled half sidewise, an injured crab, making his way toward where Ed Soames stood proffering the Holy Bible.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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