propose
Example Sentences
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At scales roughly a billion billion times smaller than a proton, physicists propose that everything may be made of incredibly tiny vibrating strings.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
Newsom’s office provided few details about his plan to reduce spending or other adjustments that he would need to propose in combination with the increase in revenue to eliminate projected deficits from 2026-27 through 2027-28.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Of all times to propose the change in the U.S., now is an odd one.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
But it is understood that the government is not yet ready to propose a new parliamentary bill on welfare, so it will not form part of Wednesday's proceedings.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
“I propose we go get something to eat. Specifically, I propose that I buy Dill some late lunch/early dinner, since he hasn’t eaten a thing today,” Lydia said.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
Vocabulary lists containing propose
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 5
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 3
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