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proposition

[prop-uh-zish-uhn] / ˌprɒp əˈzɪʃ ən /




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For fans like Hawk, duking it out for tickets on the open market against New York’s 1% was simply a no-win proposition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

He’d been sold too many times for the proposition to have much weight.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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