had proposed
- past perfect of propose.
Example Sentences
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He recalls how, during World War II, U.S. diplomat George Earle had proposed to President Roosevelt that America deny Stalin total control of Bulgaria.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Castlelake said it had proposed an ownership structure which was a "deliverable solution to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements."
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 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 hoteliers also groused that New Jersey and Philadelphia had proposed raising sales or lodging taxes in order to squeeze visitors.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
Einstein had proposed stranger things and had been entirely right.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
