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
Biden on May 31 outlined a three-phase cease-fire proposal from Israel that envisions the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, as well as the reconstruction of Gaza.
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Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 10 June 2024
San Diego would increase money for small business aid, arts programs and reducing climate impacts to low-income neighborhoods as part of a budget compromise proposal endorsed Friday by City Council members.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2024
For example, a recent proposal from a Canadian think tank recommended its use to address issues such as global poverty and terrorism.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 7 June 2024
The final figures are below a proposal released last year.
—Matthew Daly, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2024
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Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 10 June 2024
San Diego would increase money for small business aid, arts programs and reducing climate impacts to low-income neighborhoods as part of a budget compromise proposal endorsed Friday by City Council members.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2024
For example, a recent proposal from a Canadian think tank recommended its use to address issues such as global poverty and terrorism.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 7 June 2024
The final figures are below a proposal released last year.
—Matthew Daly, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 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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