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proposal

[pruh-poh-zuhl] / prəˈpoʊ zəl /


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The last outstanding proposal for opencast coal mining in the UK has been rejected.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Another proposal, the Parking Price Transparency and Anti-Price-Gouging Initiative, would cap parking near stadiums at $20 per vehicle.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The SVP has brushed aside such concerns, pointing out that its proposal includes quotas allowing for around 40,000 people to immigrate to the country each year.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

A new legislative proposal would create a bipartisan commission to strengthen the finances of Social Security and Medicare at a time when the programs are under pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“So, I have a proposal for you both,” I said, and then turned so that Fig’s wide-eyed stare bored into Dad.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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