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as in suggests
to set before the mind for consideration
he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon
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as in intends
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
we propose to buy a new house within the next year
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Recent Examples of proposes
The developer also proposes roughly 30 affordable housing units and additions to the Carolina Thread Trail, Knox said.
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Joe Marusak
may 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Under the strong-mayor system Lee proposes, the mayor would be solely responsible for city operations, including hiring and firing the city administrator.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Newsom then proposes spending that $10 billion in the next year’s budget, according to the LAO report — in essence, making a quick deposit to carry some of this year’s surplus over for next year’s budget.
—Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Continuous Detection, Continuous Response As An Alternative CD/CR proposes a different architecture.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 18 May 2026
What Iran proposes would be something of a digital toll road where cables that cross in or near its waters must pay to ensure continued operation.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
To return the favor, Graham proposes a fake dating scheme with Wells to make her crush, singer Justin Kohl (Josh Heuston), jealous.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Legislation in Washington proposes offsetting any lost Highway Trust Fund revenue with general funds, but critics warn that could raise the federal deficit — and potentially jeopardize the long-term sustainability of infrastructure projects.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
His budget proposes limiting state corporate tax credits to $5 million, or 50% of a firm’s tax liability, whichever is greater.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Joe Marusak
may 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Under the strong-mayor system Lee proposes, the mayor would be solely responsible for city operations, including hiring and firing the city administrator.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Newsom then proposes spending that $10 billion in the next year’s budget, according to the LAO report — in essence, making a quick deposit to carry some of this year’s surplus over for next year’s budget.
—Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Continuous Detection, Continuous Response As An Alternative CD/CR proposes a different architecture.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 18 May 2026
What Iran proposes would be something of a digital toll road where cables that cross in or near its waters must pay to ensure continued operation.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
To return the favor, Graham proposes a fake dating scheme with Wells to make her crush, singer Justin Kohl (Josh Heuston), jealous.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Legislation in Washington proposes offsetting any lost Highway Trust Fund revenue with general funds, but critics warn that could raise the federal deficit — and potentially jeopardize the long-term sustainability of infrastructure projects.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
His budget proposes limiting state corporate tax credits to $5 million, or 50% of a firm’s tax liability, whichever is greater.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposes
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However, a new Gartner study suggests the story may be more complicated.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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The pair suggests that our visual culture is so polished and optimized that interiors crave authenticity.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
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Blue Diamond said Tuesday that a local developer intends to buy 35 acres of the almond collective’s sprawling plant in midtown, and build it out with housing and retail.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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The New Republic intends to trade Rotta’s return to his twin Hutt cousins in return for their knowledge of the whereabouts of fugitive Imperial Warlords.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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In the latest round of budget offers Thursday evening, the House didn’t include money for two programs championed by first lady Casey DeSantis — a cancer research innovation fund and a food testing program.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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The restaurant offers Latin American dishes in a restaurant known for its vibrant ambiance and cocktails.—
Evan Moore
May 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Harbaugh plans to run a grueling training camp to try to better prepare the Giants for their early season games, but reversing a decade-plus of bad organizational habits and starts might take time.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Law Department plans to urge the City Council Finance Committee to advance the deal Monday for Arnold Day, who confessed to two separate 1991 slayings.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Our question asker poses a scenario in which the Chargers exceed my prediction.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Her view echoes a recent Deloitte report on AI governance, which found while most firms have dedicated risk management experts, boards still lack the AI fluency needed to oversee the threats the technology poses to their organizations.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Inspired by their connection, Étienne contemplates exchanging his lonely existence for one filled with romance, but with a demanding route to cover, starring in a great love story may not be in the cards for the hard-working road warrior.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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Broward and its municipalities have already secured nearly $66 million in Resilient Florida funding for infrastructure improvements, alongside a long-term investment framework that contemplates tens of billions of dollars in resilience spending.—
Walter Duke III,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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If reasonable, open windows and turn off air conditioning at night to let cooler air in, then shut the windows and shades in the morning to trap the cool air inside, Trane recommends.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
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For families considering these tools, Anguera recommends viewing them as one piece of a larger support system that includes sleep, emotional support, physical activity, and educational supports.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The legislation aims to increase housing supply and reduce regulatory barriers to construction, with the House adding amendments to the Senate version of the bill to restrict large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
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Trump aims to stop tracking corporate diversity How diverse is corporate America?—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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