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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The Founding Fathers established the Electoral College in the Constitution as a compromise between the proposal of electing a president by a vote in Congress and electing the president by a popular vote.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
But the proposal was about more than just big cat hunting.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
China reviews plan to raise local government debt A parliament standing committee in China on Monday reviewed a proposal to raise the local government debt limit, according to state media.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
This comes despite Democratic nominee Kamala Harris' proposals to expand Medicare's benefits, which could be a boon to many health care businesses.
—Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
But the proposal was about more than just big cat hunting.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
China reviews plan to raise local government debt A parliament standing committee in China on Monday reviewed a proposal to raise the local government debt limit, according to state media.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
This comes despite Democratic nominee Kamala Harris' proposals to expand Medicare's benefits, which could be a boon to many health care businesses.
—Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proposal. Accessed 23 Nov. 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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