proposal
noun
pro·pos·al
prə-ˈpō-zəl 
1
: an act of putting forward or stating something for consideration
2
a
: something proposed : suggestion
b
: offer
specifically
: an offer of marriage
Examples of proposal in a Sentence
Everyone thought the proposal made sense.
The committee is reviewing the proposal for the new restaurant.
They put forth a proposal to sell the company.
These problems have led to the proposal of a new law.
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But the proposal could also affect the balance of power between the mayor and City Council.
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 2 May 2026
Bass has been aligned with the union on a number of issues, supporting the hiring of more cops, signing off on higher police salaries and vetoing a ballot proposal to let Police Chief Jim McDonnell fire officers.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
School district officials collected the board’s questions Saturday in order to update the district’s budget proposal before bringing it to the county for approval.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 2 May 2026
Under the proposal, the District Attorney’s office is facing cuts to 39 positions, about half of which are vacant.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 2 May 2026
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 2 May 2026
Bass has been aligned with the union on a number of issues, supporting the hiring of more cops, signing off on higher police salaries and vetoing a ballot proposal to let Police Chief Jim McDonnell fire officers.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
School district officials collected the board’s questions Saturday in order to update the district’s budget proposal before bringing it to the county for approval.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 2 May 2026
Under the proposal, the District Attorney’s office is facing cuts to 39 positions, about half of which are vacant.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 2 May 2026
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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proposal. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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proposal
noun
pro·pos·al
prə-ˈpō-zəl
1
: a stating or putting forward something for consideration
2
a
: something proposed : suggestion
b
: an offer of marriage
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