proposal

noun

pro·pos·al | \ prə-ˈpō-zəl

Definition of proposal

1 : an act of putting forward or stating something for consideration

2a : something proposed : suggestion

b : offer specifically : an offer of marriage

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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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Ms Warren’s proposal also contains a characteristically detailed reworking of the farm-subsidies programme. — J.f. | Des Moines, The Economist, "Nearly two dozen presidential candidates descend on Iowa," 9 Aug. 2019 The cost for Uber and Lyft is harsher regulations, like New York City’s recently expanded moratorium on new for-hire vehicles, or California’s proposal to transform freelance drivers into full-fledged employees. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, "Uber lost over $5 billion in one quarter, but don’t worry, it gets worse," 8 Aug. 2019 The Cumby’s proposal would lift the caps on traditional off-premise sales licenses over time, until they are eliminated entirely in 2024. — Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, "Cumberland Farms files ballot question to lift cap on liquor licenses," 8 Aug. 2019 ALDOT’s toll proposal utilizes the public-private partnership (P3) plan, with a mix of financing and a recently-received $125 million from the federal Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant program. — John Sharp | Jsharp@al.com, al, "Ivey unaware of conflicts between Toll Authority meeting and tax referendums," 5 Aug. 2019 Beyond the symbolic flourishes, Gensler’s proposal also reflects the changing function of grand places of worship today. — Anne Quito, Quartz, "A design proposal for Notre-Dame reveals the changing function of churches," 3 Aug. 2019 The story compared it to President Donald Trump’s proposal to cut the number of legal immigrants to the United States. — Nicole Brodeur, The Seattle Times, "Obituary: UW professor Anthony Ishisaka was ‘great humanitarian,’ co-founder of Asian Counseling and Referral Services," 3 Aug. 2019 Biden’s health care proposal is the most substantive effort to build on what have been largely rhetorical efforts to tie himself to Obama. — NBC News, "Democrats fret Obama could become collateral damage in nomination battle," 2 Aug. 2019 Ruhlin’s rate was $16,800 per space, with CPS’ slightly higher; Ruhlin’s proposal called for 219 spaces, with CPS 205. — Allison Wood, cleveland.com, "After lawsuit, firm awarded parking deck contract," 2 Aug. 2019

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