1
as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon
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2
as in to plan
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 propose
Rather than simply reducing power use across the board, the system attempts to identify exactly when machinery is wasting energy and proposes operational changes that can reduce consumption without disrupting productivity.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
Swift’s whirlwind romance with Kelce, who proposed to her last August, marked a happily ever after for the singer after some not-so-successful relationships.
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Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
4 July 2026
After the independence resolution was proposed, in June 1776, Congress appointed the Committee of Five (John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston and Roger Sherman) to draft the Declaration.
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The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
4 July 2026
While opposition politicians have proposed putting a cap on the number of visitors a day, Venturini said current Italian law does not allow that.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
Swift’s whirlwind romance with Kelce, who proposed to her last August, marked a happily ever after for the singer after some not-so-successful relationships.
—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
4 July 2026
After the independence resolution was proposed, in June 1776, Congress appointed the Committee of Five (John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston and Roger Sherman) to draft the Declaration.
—
The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
4 July 2026
While opposition politicians have proposed putting a cap on the number of visitors a day, Venturini said current Italian law does not allow that.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
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Bryan West The couple's nuptials reportedly will be a multi-day event; The New York Times suggested a smaller gathering of about 100 people will take place July 2, with a much bigger celebration on July 3.
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The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
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Future projects being planned in the central city for delivery over the next five years will include other office-to-apartment conversions and new housing built from the ground up.
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Lawmakers plan to direct the Department of Finance to present the Legislature with options for how to do that.
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Large friendship groups can be a really cool experience, but can also pose challenges in terms of the depths of intimacy that can be cultivated with each person.
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From downtown Los Angeles to the San Gabriel Valley, tens of thousands were enveloped in unhealthful levels of smoke, even as some local officials told residents that the air posed no danger.
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Key to watch for will be how a new government intends to tackle Britain's debt burden and revive sluggish growth without driving borrowing costs even higher.
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While these drugs can be life-changing for many people, they are not always intended to be permanent.
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To see why, readers need only contemplate the growth of wealth around the United States at all income levels.
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But Cox and other officials warned anyone contemplating attending the fireworks festivities not to bring drones – or face arrest and a $100,000 fine.
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Kean will face Democrat Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot, in November for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, a toss-up district Democrats hope to flip.
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Meanwhile, the Warriors hope to get a commitment from James on Tuesday but had not received that commitment as of early afternoon, per ESPN.
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In Cañon City, Colorado, authorities are aiming for a 20% to 30% reduction in water use while asking residents to voluntarily conserve outdoor water consumption.
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Those conversations helped fuel Soto-Martínez’s decision in late April to push for a ballot proposal aimed at giving noncitizens the right to vote in city and school district elections.
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In another moment of the exchange, which was released by authorities and did not include timestamps, Robinson writes about potentially trying to retrieve his rifle but says a law enforcement car is nearby.
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Some Palestinians even try to hang food containers on the ceiling of their tents to keep them out of reach.
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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