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proposition

noun as in suggestion; scheme

verb as in make suggestion, often improper

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With speculation swirling about a leadership challenge, Sir Keir also appealed for unity, saying the UK has not faced "a proposition like Reform before" and needed to fight for "the soul of this country".

From BBC

One woman, Michelle, recounted that on the Europe trip, Poe propositioned her and attempted to kiss her in his hotel room, but she left.

But this is not a risk-free proposition - the aura of invincibility which comes with an unbeaten record will fade.

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Wissa's record in front of goal, his ability to plug in and his work off the ball made him an attractive proposition for Newcastle, who only had one player hit double figures last season.

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“Our ancestors,” Schmitt continued, “would be astonished to learn that they were fighting for a ‘proposition.’

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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