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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Send the proposal, make the call, or follow up where interest has been building.
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
The challenge these proposals aim to address is real — but trying to hold back the tide is the wrong answer.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
While the candidates’ proposals vary, many call for stronger ethics oversight, tighter campaign finance restrictions, expanded disclosure requirements and greater transparency around city spending, lobbying activity and constituent services.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 9 May 2026
The court said Democratic lawmakers had violated the state constitution when placing the proposal on the ballot.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
The challenge these proposals aim to address is real — but trying to hold back the tide is the wrong answer.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
While the candidates’ proposals vary, many call for stronger ethics oversight, tighter campaign finance restrictions, expanded disclosure requirements and greater transparency around city spending, lobbying activity and constituent services.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 9 May 2026
The court said Democratic lawmakers had violated the state constitution when placing the proposal on the ballot.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
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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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