proposition
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I think it also underscores what seems to me like it should be a pretty uncontroversial proposition, which is that the products of governing are ultimately the public’s.
From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026
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
"Not funny. Listen, my proposition is that if you back off this Tiny Dancer business, I will—well, what do you want me to do? Because I'll do anything."
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
Vocabulary lists containing proposition
Power Prefix: pro
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Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" (1863)
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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