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propose

[pruh-pohz] / prəˈpoʊz /




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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

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

With Salmon, I often propose races: Who’ll get to the bathroom first?

From Slate • May 10, 2026

But some propose issue-focused solutions rather than a blanket tax.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

“And how do you propose to keep her away from the water, Jinny? We live on an island.”

From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder




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