propose
verb (used with object)
to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action.
had proposed
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past perfectof propose.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Couric said she had proposed a fresh angle on Gaga’s Catholic school upbringing, but when she arrived for the interview, she discovered her name had been replaced with Anderson Cooper’s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
The foreign minister added that any deal would be signed "remotely", though Switzerland on Friday said it had proposed it be signed there.
From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 2026
The Met had proposed a £25.3m contract with Palantir UK for 2026-27 to support criminal investigations and reforms aimed at improving the force's culture and standards.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
The company also was ready to agree to the creation of an advisory council that Wilson had proposed, which would give feedback to the company on its products and brand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
After Seabiscuit’s extraordinarily easy win in Tijuana, the Bay Meadows racing secretary had proposed assigning him 136 pounds, but Howard had intercepted him and charmed 3 pounds off of his horse’s impost.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
