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as in suggesting
to set before the mind for consideration
he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon
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as in planning
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 proposing
The images include one showing Kuznetsov on one knee proposing to Nikolau, and Nikolau holding up her ring while looking south across the New York City skyline.
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Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Cloudflare is proposing to treat those as separate permissions, not a single all-or-nothing choice.
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Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The Unified Government has previously granted projects with similar funding scales as what Eastside is proposing, and so it should be allowed to do the same, Murray said.
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Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
The measure’s main backer is the SEIU United Health Workers West, whose president, Dave Regan, has a long track record of proposing major ballot measures.
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Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
The system is due to expire in March 2027, but the European Commission is proposing that it be extended by a year.
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Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Newsom is also proposing a national public equity fund, giving Americans a stake in economic gains generated by artificial intelligence companies.
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Juhi Doshi,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Barry and the plan commission members were complimentary of what Spellacy is proposing.
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Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
To pursue a cap, then, owners likely will have to keep proposing that setup throughout these negotiations, but with modifications.
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Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Cloudflare is proposing to treat those as separate permissions, not a single all-or-nothing choice.
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Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The Unified Government has previously granted projects with similar funding scales as what Eastside is proposing, and so it should be allowed to do the same, Murray said.
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Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
The measure’s main backer is the SEIU United Health Workers West, whose president, Dave Regan, has a long track record of proposing major ballot measures.
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Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
The system is due to expire in March 2027, but the European Commission is proposing that it be extended by a year.
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Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Newsom is also proposing a national public equity fund, giving Americans a stake in economic gains generated by artificial intelligence companies.
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Juhi Doshi,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Barry and the plan commission members were complimentary of what Spellacy is proposing.
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Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
To pursue a cap, then, owners likely will have to keep proposing that setup throughout these negotiations, but with modifications.
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Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposing
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One filing cited industry estimates suggesting that base live TV streaming packages rose significantly over time when sports programming was included, though Disney has denied any wrongdoing.
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But rates have remained elevated even as fuel costs eased, suggesting underlying cargo demand has been stronger than expected rather than driven solely by temporary cost inflation.
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Andrea Davis, president and CEO of The Resiliency Initiative, has spent 25 years planning emergency response and crisis management for organizations including Disney, Walmart, the FIFA World Cup and Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration.
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When planning for retirement, asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and tax-efficient investing is typically top of mind.
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But the ongoing costs of owning a home, including insurance and property taxes, are still rising, posing an affordability challenge to all homeowners.
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Prior to the indictment, Liaw was even photographed posing near Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at GTC 2026.
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Joumaa, a Lebanese journalist, first met Khalil intending to do a story on her.
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For those intending to bring a touch of softness and polish to a room, this mohair pillow brings a tactile quality.
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However, the high court also ruled against the president’s attempts to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, offering the central bank more protection.
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Starlink announced that the company is offering free internet access to Movistar customers in La Guaria state, and is working to also provide service to Digitel and Movilnet customers as soon as possible.
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With a new album out this summer—her first in a decade—Madonna’s reemergence on the pop scene has left many of us contemplating her ultimate place in its firmament.
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The embarrassing episode also amplified questions about whether, in fact, Alito is contemplating retirement, a possibility some court watchers had already been discussing.
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But gooey emotions are still not going to stop Navy vet Everett from going action-hero, as seen in the finale trailer.
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For instance, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been politically weakened by the Iran war’s major objectives going unfulfilled.
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Topping has unveiled the DX1 II, an affordable DAC and headphone amplifier aiming to bring warm, detailed hi-fi sound to digital music for under $150.
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The president signed his directive aiming to restrict birthright citizenship on his first day back in the White House as part of a sweeping crackdown on immigration.
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“Proposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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