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She has decided to put her name/put herself forward as a candidate.
The peace plan put forward last August has been revived for the latest round of negotiations.
Many suggestions have been put forward, but a decision is unlikely until after next year's general election.
I wasn't convinced by any of the arguments that he put forward.
The proposals that you have put forward deserve serious consideration.
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