proposal
noun
the act of offering or suggesting something for acceptance, adoption, or performance.
proposals
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pluralof proposal.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The government's latest proposals go further than the last time the idea was put forward in 2024 - it was abandoned in the face of stiff opposition - and cover a wider cohort of prisoners.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
The council, in a flurry of votes, sidelined proposals from Councilmembers Imelda Padilla, Hernandez and Raman that were billed as a way to reduce the risk facing the city.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
In 2012, the couple first heard about the A38 proposals and were given a compulsory purchase order in 2021.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission has shifted from supplying guidance to companies on whether to put proposals on the ballot to essentially saying, it’s up to you.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
“A lot has happened under that awning. Storytelling, marriage proposals, intertribal negotiations.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
