propose
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Infineon said it would propose a dividend of 0.38 euros a share for fiscal 2026 at its annual general meeting in February, above the 0.35 euros a share it paid for fiscal 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
The US official said the Americans would propose moving into a multilateral format bringing the Europeans into the discussion.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
The researchers propose that the earliest visual circuits helped establish a pattern in which sensory and movement pathways were organized across opposite sides of the nervous system.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
The slides presented to state senators propose that the cap on damages — when a utility is found to have acted imprudently — be made permanent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
“Of course they will, they are used to it now. Do it this minute, sir!” commanded Jo, fearing he might propose a proxy.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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The plan, which comes after initial discussions with individual engine manufacturers on a one-to-one basis, proposes cheaper, lighter, simpler engines with a more visceral sound.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
Demonstrators on Europe’s streets, its editorial proposes, are “consumed by rage”:
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026
To improve reliability and reduce the risk of false readings, the team proposes combining several probes designed to recognize different cellular structures.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
He proposes “a more deeply philosophical optimism that does not necessarily make you happier or more cheerful, although . . . it should.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
I wish to hear with all celerity of their location and the manner in which Your Lordship proposes to assure their safety.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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What blindsided him was the proposed tariff on Vietnam: 46%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026
Speaking on Tuesday, Babarinde said his proposed law would introduce Black English and Asian English as specific new categories, arguing that the text box on the current form "may as well be the margin".
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026
He said the proposed law on Irish-medium education would provide a "modest but important change" to help the sector.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
The proposed change could save the city about $254,086 in subsidies, according to the city planning department’s report, what Kenyon said amounts to pocket change for the city.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2026
In this proposed Fischer–Spassky match, he asked for the winner to receive $3.35 million, the loser $1.65 million.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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Mr. Healey is proposing an additional surtax on banks, steeper taxes on household savings and other measures expected to bring in several billion pounds over the next few years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Navarro said that Panama wants to reform the consensus-based rules that allow "one idiot" to block agreement at the COP summits, proposing instead that decisions are taken by a majority.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
A landmark report proposing to create career plans for 14-year-olds and above to help them with their future employment, is the lead of the i Paper.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
In July, he called Cooks proposing an entirely new series, this time looking beyond a European lineage to one rooted in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
Two days later, Lincoln had made a speech proposing to give blacks the right to vote, and last night, April 13, all of Washington had celebrated with a grand illumination of the city.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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