were proposing
- past progressive of propose.
Example Sentences
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Hall said that other parties were proposing limited or means-tested childcare programmes.
From BBC ● May 3, 2026
To test the bloc's readiness, officials said they were proposing launching annual "large-scale EU counter drone testing exercises".
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
Luke, her eldest son, was building his first boat as the companies were proposing transporting coal through these waters.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 15, 2024
Egyptian officials said they and Qatar were proposing humanitarian pauses for six to 12 hours daily to allow aid in and casualties to be evacuated.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 4, 2023
He couched his offer in prose that made it seem as if he were proposing the purchase not to benefit himself but solely to free the grieving Mrs. Holton from the burden of work.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
