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proposition

[prop-uh-zish-uhn] / ˌprɒp əˈzɪʃ ən /




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Uber is violating a clause in the proposition that requires the company to provide an appeals process for drivers who are terminated, the organization said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

“If gas prices start to increase, then we tend to see our value proposition resonates better with members just because obviously we want to be the pricing authority on gas.”

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

For many consumers, celebrating Easter has become an increasingly expensive proposition.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

"If he was to move in Europe, then the realistic options are Paris St-Germain, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona but the proposition would have to be attractive enough for him."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

By the time Lincoln finished his speech, like it or not, that was the proposition and that was what was being tested.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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