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propose

[pruh-pohz] / prəˈpoʊz /




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In 2016, the city asked developers to propose building affordable housing on the city-owned parking lot in Venice, a once-working class community now home to multimillion-dollar homes and upscale restaurants.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

But LeBlanc added Canada understands the United States and Mexico "may wish to propose areas where improvements may be warranted," adding that for Ottawa addressing Trump's sector-specific tariffs "will be essential."

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

"They propose we replace people like him with a picture of a beaver," said Reform leader Nigel Farage, although the beaver has subsequently failed to make the shortlist.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Sacks argued the order would give a victory to so-called AI doomers who propose strong guardrails to limit the risks posed by the technology, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

“Do you want to bring it up with your father? What would you propose we do with it? Look around. It’s a wreck.”

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick




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