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propose

[pruh-pohz] / prəˈpoʊz /




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This hypothetical scenario is called Kessler Syndrome, but I propose renaming it Tesla Syndrome, given that Elon Musk’s Starlink has nearly 11,000 satellites in orbit, with eventual plans to launch as many as 42,000.

From Salon Aug. 6, 2026

This has left an easy target for FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, to propose a return to naturally aspirated V8 engines for 2031.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

The French company intends to propose an exceptional preclosing distribution of 11 euros a share, the companies said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

He added that in the longer term, Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which Greer tapped to propose duties on dozens of countries, provides "more flexibility than people realize."

From Barron's Jul. 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

Between bites of a chocolate ice cream bar, Coleman proposes continuing on toward Santa Clarita, via the twisties on Bouquet Canyon and Spunky Canyon roads.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

It also proposes five new possible exemptions for accommodation that cannot be used as permanent homes, including properties on owners' farms.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

To fund the 5½-year gap until Social Security, the adviser proposes not having a fixed withdrawal strategy.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

It’s not a level playing field, which is why our white paper proposes enhanced revenue opportunities for the other conferences, by creating the ability to pool media rights.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Homer makes Hera ask him scornfully if he proposes to deliver from death a man Fate has doomed.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

Under the proposed Paramount Warner, he promises to produce 30 theatrical films and 170 television series a year and create more work for everyone.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Ofwat said water companies had submitted a total of £4.3bn worth of requests, but some of their proposed extra spending had been rejected.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

If major league owners get their way in collective bargaining, the proposed salary cap would mean Ohtani at $70 million could eat up just about one-third of any team’s payroll.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Last semester one team, led by a cancer survivor, proposed an AI-native care coordinator for cancer patients.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Even a cursory look at Levene’s proposed structure for DNA disqualified it as a carrier of genetic information.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

Those figures are expected to keep growing, which is why the government is proposing a massive reset.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Bloomberg on Monday reported that Cohen is now “considering proposing a partnership or joint venture that would enable eBay to leverage GameStop’s roughly 1,600 U.S. retail locations.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

Apollo is proposing 7.15 pounds in cash per easyJet share, above Castlelake’s offer of 6.90 pounds a share.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is proposing to hold an auction in November, selling exploration licenses for a 125,000 square kilometre block.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

In the first weeks of January 1953, that nightmare seemed to come true: Pauling and Robert Corey wrote a paper proposing a structure of DNA and sent a preliminary copy to Cambridge.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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