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.
Recent Examples on the Web
There’s no guarantee prices would rise 20% if the Biden administration’s proposal takes effect.
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Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 13 Sep. 2024
The details have yet to be finalized, but proposal is expected to cost around $100 million a year in tax credits, plus millions in additional funding for production elsewhere in Nevada.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Sep. 2024
The 16 elementary and K-8 schools subject to closures in both proposals includes: Licton Springs, North Beach, Broadview-Thomson K-8, Green Lake, Decatur, Cedar Park, Laurelhurst, Catharine Blaine K-8, John Hay, McGilvra, Stevens, Orca K-8, Graham Hill, Rainier View, Boren K-8 and Sanislo.
—Spencer Pauley | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Sep. 2024
Under the Harris proposal, a single filer would be subject to the new 39.6% bracket when their taxable income exceeds $400,000.
—Mike Patton, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 13 Sep. 2024
The details have yet to be finalized, but proposal is expected to cost around $100 million a year in tax credits, plus millions in additional funding for production elsewhere in Nevada.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Sep. 2024
The 16 elementary and K-8 schools subject to closures in both proposals includes: Licton Springs, North Beach, Broadview-Thomson K-8, Green Lake, Decatur, Cedar Park, Laurelhurst, Catharine Blaine K-8, John Hay, McGilvra, Stevens, Orca K-8, Graham Hill, Rainier View, Boren K-8 and Sanislo.
—Spencer Pauley | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Sep. 2024
Under the Harris proposal, a single filer would be subject to the new 39.6% bracket when their taxable income exceeds $400,000.
—Mike Patton, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proposal. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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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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