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as in hypotheses
an idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation
started the discussion with the simple proposition that no one ever does anything out of pure altruism
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as in proposals
something which is presented for consideration
a neighbor with a business proposition to tell us about
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Recent Examples of propositions
There has been no indication the president-elect intends to follow up on any of these territorial propositions, or what would be the mechanism for doing so.
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Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Adapting value propositions and business models to align with the evolving tech landscape will be crucial for success in the burgeoning AI services market, projected to exceed $300 billion in the coming years.
—Nitesh Mirchandani, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Women entrepreneurs must be clear in articulating their value propositions.
—Committee Of 200, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Platforms can improve the onboarding experience by providing clear and immediate value propositions, clearly communicating the benefits users will gain from their engagement.
—Tina Gada, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
As a coach, your ability to help executive clients uncover their core strengths and unique value propositions is crucial to their success—and yours.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
At this point in their careers, these people already have some sense of themselves, their strengths and value propositions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Some of my earliest memories are of my mom bringing me into the voting booth to help her vote for candidates and propositions.
—Jurnee Smollett, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
The surge in Bible sales suggests that people are seeking solace, security, and perhaps even spiritual fulfillment—all of which are the tangible value propositions of the church.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Adapting value propositions and business models to align with the evolving tech landscape will be crucial for success in the burgeoning AI services market, projected to exceed $300 billion in the coming years.
—Nitesh Mirchandani, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Women entrepreneurs must be clear in articulating their value propositions.
—Committee Of 200, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Platforms can improve the onboarding experience by providing clear and immediate value propositions, clearly communicating the benefits users will gain from their engagement.
—Tina Gada, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
As a coach, your ability to help executive clients uncover their core strengths and unique value propositions is crucial to their success—and yours.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
At this point in their careers, these people already have some sense of themselves, their strengths and value propositions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Some of my earliest memories are of my mom bringing me into the voting booth to help her vote for candidates and propositions.
—Jurnee Smollett, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
The surge in Bible sales suggests that people are seeking solace, security, and perhaps even spiritual fulfillment—all of which are the tangible value propositions of the church.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propositions
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The Benefit of a Bald Body Over the years, several hypotheses have been proposed.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Some hypotheses suggest the site served as a ceremonial or religious center, possibly involving funerary rituals, as evidenced by nearby Neolithic burials.Newsweek, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Keep your goals Measurable too, such as creating 2 social media captions per day, sending out 5 proposals per week, or generating 10 blog ideas per month.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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There is no longer consideration over the sporting project but the terms of the contract will matter as all three players have received proposals, with talks ongoing.Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The curriculum will cover both cybersecurity theories and applications in fields such as network security, system security, cryptography, and secure autonomous vehicles.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Over the years since Hutchins’ death, a range of theories from sabotage to stray ammunition coming from her father and seasoned Hollywood gun coach Thell Reed have been suggested by defense lawyers, various prosecutors, district attorneys and more.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
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Executive management can always benefit from hearing opinions and suggestions from outside specialists.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Connection Fox, for example, helps users keep track of important contacts, sets reminders to get in touch and even generates suggestions for ways to reach out, keeping important relationships from going cold.Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Propositions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propositions. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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