proposition

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Ultimately, though, Galsworthy’s question is much simpler than such a heady proposition.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

That has become more of a value proposition for travelers as Transportation Security Administration staff members have been working without a paycheck and hundreds of them have called in sick.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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

“As you can see, this is a better proposition than the chinchillas,” concluded his future father-in-law without noticing the young man’s nervous whimpering.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende