propose
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The votes came as the Senate began a “vote-a-rama,” during which lawmakers were expected to propose a stream of amendments to the immigration bill on various topics.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
"They propose we replace people like him with a picture of a beaver," said Reform leader Nigel Farage, although the beaver has subsequently failed to make the shortlist.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The following September, an appellate court paused lawsuits against the rules so that the agency could review them and propose changes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
The law made congressional approval of states of emergency mandatory, and also gave lawmakers the right to propose amendments to prevent abuses.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
"And what do you propose to do to me?" asked Yvaine, but she was not entirely surprised when the woman did not reply.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
Vocabulary lists containing propose
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 3
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