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Listen to this article CAIRO — Arab leaders meeting in Cairo on Tuesday are set to endorse a counterproposal to U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for the Gaza Strip to be depopulated and transformed into a beach destination, even as the continuation of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire is uncertain.
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Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
An Arab counterproposal to Trump’s Gaza plan Trump has also floated the idea of relocating Gaza’s roughly 2 million Palestinians to other countries so the U.S. can rebuild it as a tourist destination.
—Joseph Krauss, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Zelensky has instructed his team to draft a counterproposal that includes explicit security guarantees, while still allowing the U.S. access to its mineral deposits.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
Egypt hosts an Arab summit on Feb. 27 and is working with other countries on a counterproposal that would allow for Gaza's rebuilding without removing its population.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 17 Feb. 2025
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Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
An Arab counterproposal to Trump’s Gaza plan Trump has also floated the idea of relocating Gaza’s roughly 2 million Palestinians to other countries so the U.S. can rebuild it as a tourist destination.
—Joseph Krauss, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Zelensky has instructed his team to draft a counterproposal that includes explicit security guarantees, while still allowing the U.S. access to its mineral deposits.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
Egypt hosts an Arab summit on Feb. 27 and is working with other countries on a counterproposal that would allow for Gaza's rebuilding without removing its population.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterproposal
Noun
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Robert De Niro slams Donald Trump's film tariffs proposal at Cannes Film Festival.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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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
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While the Heat acknowledged a counteroffer to Vincent, the sense from the outset was Cleveland’s four-year, $63 million contract to Max was too rich for a team that already had Duncan Robinson on the books for $18.2 million in 2023-24 and then $19.4 million this past season.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2025
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O’Leary rejected the counteroffer, and the sisters walked away without making a deal.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
6 May 2025
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Taking on a new mortgage at a much higher rate may be a difficult proposition for many.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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The proposition hit that sweet spot of being novel and just feasible enough to pique the interests of individuals who became key pieces to the London City Lionesses’ success.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Even some Republicans have expressed misgivings with Trump’s plan to accept the Qatari’s offer.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
13 May 2025
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On offer for spring 2025 are styles that include a t-strap vamp stiletto heel in lambskin leather sandals, an open-toe wedge sandal in stretch leather — and an easy flat suede slipper with a rounded toe.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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“Counterproposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterproposal. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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