propose
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“Plaintiff States propose a fast-paced but realistic schedule that moves this case rapidly to trial while ensuring sufficient time for discovery and pretrial preparation,” the states said in the latest court documents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Some derive from history, as when he relates the lengthy process by which Charles Darwin decided whether or not to propose marriage to Emma Wedgwood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
As foreign entities, Apollo and Castlelake have to propose an ownership structure that meets UK and European rules requiring firms to be majority owned and controlled by regional nationals.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
The researchers also propose that heavy noble gases in lunar soil could act as "fossil records" of earlier interactions between the solar wind and Earth's magnetosphere.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
“So here is your business proposal, Mr. Buckminster. I propose to purchase Mrs. Cobb’s house from you outright. I’m prepared to offer you better than the market price.”
From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt
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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
Then she meets a wealthy charmer, played by Neill, and he proposes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Friday’s is at the upper end of places he proposes.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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He has continued this crusade, recently endorsing a $20 minimum wage and speaking out against the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
The Landover data center site was proposed by Lerner Enterprises, a D.C.-based real estate firm that’s operated by the family that owns the Washington Nationals and has rights to that fallow lot.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
Jarden keeps a neutral rating and A$5.20 target on Vault, reflecting “the proposed transaction premium and our expectation that VAU’s share price will be heavily influenced by GMD’s share price.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Some scientists proposed that snakes first became elongated and limbless while adapting to underground life, while others argued that the body plan emerged in aquatic environments.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
“Come go along, Lebrun,” he proposed to Robert.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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Stott is now proposing that they could also become home to the sound of bagpipes.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
For his part, Herbert conceded that he was more nervous about proposing than he was before the first start of his NFL career.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Instead of proposing Waddingham as a Bond co-star, she’s the expertly skilled agent flanked by a best friend with an equally formidable intellect – the Moneypenny to her 007.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
Instead of returning full land ownership, Havana is proposing 99-year concessions for surface property rights while the state retains the land underneath.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
On the contrary, I believe I am correct in proposing that he be imitated by all those who have risen to power through the Fortune and with the troops of others.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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