basic proposition
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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"The basic proposition that you should look for work is right," he told the BBC last year.
From BBC
He added that there would be "hard cases" and that the government and businesses should help those who may feel anxious about re-entering the workplace, but that the "basic proposition that you should look for work is right".
From BBC
"The basic proposition that you should look for work is right," he replied.
From BBC
Salmon’s basic proposition was that Section 3 is not “self-executing,” but rather places the question of disqualification solely in the hands of Congress.
From Slate
On Wednesday, several justices seemed stuck on this very basic proposition.
From Slate
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