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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Neighbours City now offered United a groundshare, a reversal of Davies’ proposal after the First World War.
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Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Maryland lawmakers are considering a tax on sugary beverage distributors — a proposal that has sparked controversy among Republicans and retailers.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2025
The detachment proposal The proposal was to split the district along U.S. 377.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
However, this proposal raises profound legal, ethical, and economic questions, illustrated sharply by recent high-profile cases involving companies like Meta and recent lawsuits by French publishers.
—Virginie Berger, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Maryland lawmakers are considering a tax on sugary beverage distributors — a proposal that has sparked controversy among Republicans and retailers.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2025
The detachment proposal The proposal was to split the district along U.S. 377.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
However, this proposal raises profound legal, ethical, and economic questions, illustrated sharply by recent high-profile cases involving companies like Meta and recent lawsuits by French publishers.
—Virginie Berger, Forbes, 15 Mar. 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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