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proposition

noun as in suggestion; scheme

verb as in make suggestion, often improper

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Pope Leo may therefore be understood as drawing a line against the proposition that AI is a sentient being deserving rights and bearing the Imago Dei, which is the source of rights.

When Verizon announced Schulman as the new CEO, it said the company would focus on maximizing value propositions, reducing costs, and delivering sustainable long-term growth for shareholders.

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For teams with quarterback star-makers, picking incorrectly can be an expensive proposition.

Then Faith herself turns up at his door, awakening dormant desire and putting a proposition to him—a new mission overseas, using his writing profession as cover.

Home Depot and Tesco, both in business for decades, have successfully overhauled their customer value propositions.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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