proposal
/prə ˈpoʊ zəl/
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Definition(s):
- (n) something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
- (n) an offer of marriage
- (n) the act of making a proposal
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Usage(s):
- Reform proposals would attempt to address this issue by providing more of a focus on preventive care that would keep chronic diseases from developing.
- Iran's new proposal for talks with the West promises wide-ranging negotiations but does not provide details of the country's disputed nuclear program.
- The proposal also calls for surreptitiously giving money to at least one Syrian politician who, according to the document, intends to run in the election.
Quotes
- "If we are forced to take an offer directly to your shareholders, that action will have an undesirable impact on the value of your company from our perspective which will be reflected in the terms of our proposal," Ballmer wrote.on Apr 7, 2008 By: Steve Ballmer Source: FOXBusiness
- "It's my proposal," McCain said. "It's not Sen. Obama's proposal. It's not President Bush's proposal."on Oct 7, 2008 By: John McCain Source: FOXNews
- In their statement, Pelosi and Boehner said, "We agree that key changes should be made to the administration's initial proposal. It must include basic good-government principles, including rigorous and independent oversight, strong executive...on Sep 25, 2008 By: Nancy Pelosi Source: CTV.ca
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