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proposition

[prop-uh-zish-uhn] / ˌprɒp əˈzɪʃ ən /




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For many consumers, celebrating Easter has become an increasingly expensive proposition.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Staying in one place has become an attractive proposition for major stars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Ultimately, though, Galsworthy’s question is much simpler than such a heady proposition.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Ostensibly, the proposition appears like a win-win for UK universities facing severe fiscal pressures at home, as well as for Indian students starved of quality education locally.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

On behalf of IOI, I wish to make you a highly lucrative business proposition, the exact details of which we can discuss in a private chatlink session.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline