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proposition

[prop-uh-zish-uhn] / ˌprɒp əˈzɪʃ ən /




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Daniel Bunn, CEO of the Tax Foundation, a low-tax think tank, has a good article in the Orange County Register about the specific flaws in the proposition as it has been written.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

But July trades for starting pitchers need not be such a scary proposition.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

“Exactly what makes the whole proposition a foul ball, chief. Levver, take it from there.”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov




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