propose
Example Sentences
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The accounting standard-setter voted Wednesday to propose that all companies must annually disclose the dollar amounts of the significant components of their cash equivalents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Sulyok's office has made clear to Hungarian media he will not resign, however he is expected to discuss with the three party leaders when to convene the National Assembly and propose a new prime minister.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Researchers propose that this behavior could reflect territorial tensions between Neanderthal communities, possibly linked to competition for resources or space.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
After spending a month-plus straight together, he went home for Christmas and asked his grandmother for a ring, which he used to propose.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
“I have reconsidered my position. Clearly, a guidebook written by looking through a window simply will not work. Instead, I propose we go outdoors and observe the birds in their natural habitat, so to speak.”
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing propose
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 3
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