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proposition

[prop-uh-zish-uhn] / ˌprɒp əˈzɪʃ ən /




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For hundreds of thousands of Indians, merchant shipping jobs are a lucrative proposition despite the inherent risks.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

“We delivered a strong first quarter as our value proposition continued to resonate with members across our clubs and at our gas stations,” said CEO Bob Eddy.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

“We believe that the value proposition is going to continue to sell our program.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

This whole Western Conference semifinal series against these defending champions has been a lose-lose proposition for the Lakers, who are now down 3-0 and staring into the elimination abyss in Game 4 on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

The university’s football team had historically been a winning proposition, with an astonishing accomplishment to its credit—a record sixty-three consecutive games without a defeat between 1907 and 1917.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown




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