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proposition

[prop-uh-zish-uhn] / ˌprɒp əˈzɪʃ ən /




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Graduating college and finding a job is an incredibly stressful proposition these days.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Raducanu's advisers say she wanted to practise on European clay before upcoming tournaments and her long history with Richardson - who also helped her as a junior - made the academy an attractive proposition.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Some cities have joined Airbnb in trying to make hosting a more appealing proposition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

That’s an outrageous proposition given the considerable overlap between those two groups in Louisiana.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

He continues to groom himself while I chew the proposition over.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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