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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The new proposal requires the department to respond to those requests in 120 days.
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Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 29 May 2024
Although this proposal didn’t move forward, closures for elementary and high schools could be forthcoming as a result of the study.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2024
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Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 29 May 2024
Although this proposal didn’t move forward, closures for elementary and high schools could be forthcoming as a result of the study.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2024
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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proposal. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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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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