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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But if voters back the population curb proposal, the country’s Federal Council and parliament will have to roll out measures to curb population growth until 2050.
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Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 13 June 2026
The better alternative to their proposal is to elect fiscally responsible representatives.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
The public has until Tuesday to weigh in on a proposal that would require replacement tires sold in California be as energy-efficient as the average new care tire by 2031.
—Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
While the anti-migration League has backed opening discussion, Meloni’s Brothers of Italy and centrist allies have been more cautious about endorsing a proposal linked to extremist circles, amid concerns over legal risks and internal divisions.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
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Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 13 June 2026
The better alternative to their proposal is to elect fiscally responsible representatives.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
The public has until Tuesday to weigh in on a proposal that would require replacement tires sold in California be as energy-efficient as the average new care tire by 2031.
—Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
While the anti-migration League has backed opening discussion, Meloni’s Brothers of Italy and centrist allies have been more cautious about endorsing a proposal linked to extremist circles, amid concerns over legal risks and internal divisions.
—ABC News, 13 June 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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