propose

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The Trump administration’s fiscal year 2027 budget request is expected to propose $1.5 trillion for defense.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The researchers propose that aging may involve long periods of relative stability interrupted by brief, rapid changes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Tell him that you are both in this together and you are both on the hook; propose setting up transaction alerts or daily limits on his other accounts.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

I propose having around one mentor for each age group, from under-14s upwards, all managed by an independent company.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 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