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proposals

noun

plural of proposal

as in suggestions

something which is presented for consideration the city council is accepting proposals for ways to use that land

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Recent Examples of proposals Two Banks Development is open to proposals, and Ferguson suggested grant dollars could help create an installation. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026 In Long Beach, Newsom acknowledged how unprecedented the move was, even for a governor known for ramming proposals through the Legislature. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026 That plan was one of five draft proposals presented in June aimed at addressing systemwide financial troubles. — CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 The cuts are being ironed out and officials predict the whittling won't be as severe as what's been suggested in earlier proposals. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Commissioners cited various concerns, including environmental issues and questions about the other proposals. — Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a member of the Houthis’ political bureau, claimed Monday that Riyadh had accepted mediation but the group had rejected truce proposals of two weeks and of one month. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 The motion calls for allocating millions of dollars annually to fully fund nine county-run self-help legal centers that assist people navigating the restraining order process, among other proposals. — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 The two proposals could benefit companies such as SpaceX and Amazon, which have moved to expand D2D services with satellite networks. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

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Another 35% said AI provided suggestions or drafts while a person made every final call.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
While international observers initially blamed Moscow, there are now increasing suggestions that Ukrainian state security agencies may have been involved — even though Ukraine counts Germany as one of its closest allies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

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The Maryland and New Jersey laws focus on groceries, with exceptions for certain loyalty discounts and other promotional offers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
According to the outlet, William has declined several offers to make or appear in documentaries about his mother.

— Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

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