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Recent Examples of counterproposal
The talks were attended by some U.S. officials via video link, the Wall Street Journal reported, adding that European powers offered a counterproposal for talks with Russia that would in the first instance demand a ceasefire.
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Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2025
Her counterproposal: Warp into the planet’s orbit and warp out.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 31 July 2025
The union made an initial offer in February, and the league’s counterproposal in June forced players across the WNBA — including on the Chicago Sky — to prepare for the possibility of a stoppage.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
In plain English, the union says company negotiators have been tardy to bargaining sessions, sometimes by as many as 60 minutes, and aren’t always showing up with counterproposals.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
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Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2025
Her counterproposal: Warp into the planet’s orbit and warp out.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 31 July 2025
The union made an initial offer in February, and the league’s counterproposal in June forced players across the WNBA — including on the Chicago Sky — to prepare for the possibility of a stoppage.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
In plain English, the union says company negotiators have been tardy to bargaining sessions, sometimes by as many as 60 minutes, and aren’t always showing up with counterproposals.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterproposal
Noun
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The proposal, made on social media, lacks specific details on timing or distribution.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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The proposal comes as the median age of the typical homebuyer in America has increased dramatically over the years.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The drugmaker made a counteroffer of up to $9 billion.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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He’s spent hundreds of dollars to have a lawyer review the offer and has debated making a counteroffer.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That’s ultimately a proposition for consumers.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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That was a sure-fire sign the Republicans had pretty much given up on defeating the proposition.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Guests can claim the offer by presenting their miliary ID at checkout.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Metsera said Novo’s offer posed antitrust regulatory risks.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Counterproposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterproposal. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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