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 Securities and Exchange Commission issued two rule proposals on Sept. 30 that could open private-market funds to more ordinary investors.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
This effectively turns a Monte dei Paschi shareholder vote due to take place later this month into a referendum on the competing proposals, Pratas says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
The spokesperson did not comment on whether this specific proposal violated city rules but noted that documented proposals require a professional photography permit and said that proposals that include set-ups and structures are not allowed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
The proposals triggered an outcry across many parts of the criminal justice world, with many opponents saying that eroding the 800-year-old right to trial by jury would not solve the backlogs.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Since her father did not have enough money to raise a suitable dowry, no proposals came Ammu’s way.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
