proposal
noun
pro·pos·al
prə-ˈpō-zəl 
1
: an act of putting forward or stating something for consideration
2
a
: something proposed : suggestion
b
: offer
specifically
: an offer of marriage
Examples of proposal in a Sentence
Everyone thought the proposal made sense.
The committee is reviewing the proposal for the new restaurant.
They put forth a proposal to sell the company.
These problems have led to the proposal of a new law.
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Only one of the dozens of senators voted against the proposal.
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Sarah Blaskey, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
The union believes some of the company’s health care proposals are unlawful and amount to unfair labor practices.
—Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2025
Among the cost-cutting proposals: Enact a 10% tariff on all imports.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Trump’s comment may be aimed at garnering support for his proposal that, rather than a wholesale transfer of US TikTok to an American buyer, the United States and China could share control of the platform as a 50-50 joint venture.
—Clare Duffy, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Blaskey, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
The union believes some of the company’s health care proposals are unlawful and amount to unfair labor practices.
—Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2025
Among the cost-cutting proposals: Enact a 10% tariff on all imports.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Trump’s comment may be aimed at garnering support for his proposal that, rather than a wholesale transfer of US TikTok to an American buyer, the United States and China could share control of the platform as a 50-50 joint venture.
—Clare Duffy, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
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proposal
noun
pro·pos·al
prə-ˈpō-zəl
1
: a stating or putting forward something for consideration
2
a
: something proposed : suggestion
b
: an offer of marriage
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