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However, those doing the nominating may choose to make it public, raising publicity both for the nominee and the proposer.

From Washington Times • Feb. 22, 2023

Le mois dernier, l’astronaute français Thomas Pesquet l’a contacté par email pour lui dire son admiration de son travail et lui proposer d’emporter une de ses oeuvres sur la Lune.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2023

It’s possible that the proposer did not realize that the site’s articles for creation process requires that including an initial draft.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2022

A Port Authority spokesman said the Legends Hospitality lease agreement "was the result of a highly competitive procurement process" and that Legends was "the highest value proposer from among six qualified respondents."

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2015

When the proposer permits you to change your mind, you figure you have $100 to gain and only $50 to lose by switching your choice, so you take envelope B instead.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos