proposing

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He also infuriated colleagues in the coalition government, the British press reported, proposing a stream of unconventional ideas: scrapping maternity leave, abolishing job centers, even buying cloud-bursting technology so Britain would have more sunshine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

In the last issue, I pointed out that the SEC is proposing to make quarterly financial reporting optional for public companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The second thing is that an adviser was proposing a Roth conversion to you at all.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Some states, including Tennessee, are proposing additional, more complex restrictions based on ingredient lists.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

About a quarter of a century ago Dr. Knipling startled his colleagues by proposing a unique method of insect control.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson