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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Robert De Niro slams Donald Trump's film tariffs proposal at Cannes Film Festival.
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Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 15 May 2025
The proposal, which Trump enthusiastically defended as a cost-saving measure, has stirred controversy in Washington, where critics have raised ethical, legal, and security concerns.
—Nik Popli, Time, 14 May 2025
The proposal called for Central Florida developer Clayton Properties Group and Highland Homes to build 97 single-family homes on 34 acres just east of U.S. 301, between County Road 62 and Rutland Road.
—Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
Lawmakers get inundated with meeting requests, funding proposals, event invitations, media inquiries, solicitations and more.
—Jerry Haag, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 15 May 2025
The proposal, which Trump enthusiastically defended as a cost-saving measure, has stirred controversy in Washington, where critics have raised ethical, legal, and security concerns.
—Nik Popli, Time, 14 May 2025
The proposal called for Central Florida developer Clayton Properties Group and Highland Homes to build 97 single-family homes on 34 acres just east of U.S. 301, between County Road 62 and Rutland Road.
—Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
Lawmakers get inundated with meeting requests, funding proposals, event invitations, media inquiries, solicitations and more.
—Jerry Haag, Forbes.com, 14 May 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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