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 tentative proposal for new financing would have Southern Bancorp and the Enterprise Community Loan Fund extend up to $6 million so the housing authority can resolve the foreclosure lawsuit and make improvements to units.
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Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2025
The proposal comes as the nation has grappled with how to remember Kirk's life and legacy.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The proposal follows an announcement on a new $100,000 fee associated with certain H-1B visa applications.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Bauman's resolution, if approved by the council and Mayor Johnson, would give developers a new opportunity to respond to a request for proposals.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2025
The proposal comes as the nation has grappled with how to remember Kirk's life and legacy.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The proposal follows an announcement on a new $100,000 fee associated with certain H-1B visa applications.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Bauman's resolution, if approved by the council and Mayor Johnson, would give developers a new opportunity to respond to a request for proposals.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for proposal
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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proposal. Accessed 26 Sep. 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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