propose
verb (used with object)
to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action.
were proposing
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past progressiveof propose.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
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
First, it confirmed his growing concern that the architects were losing sight of the nature of the thing they were proposing to build.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
