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Proposal System Changed Rejected Government Controversial Noun Bre
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proposal |
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BrE / prəˈpəʊzl / NAmE / prəˈpoʊzl / |
Example |
- to submit/consider/accept/reject a proposal
- a proposal to build more office accommodation
- his proposal that the system should be changed was rejected.
- the proposal for a new high-speed railway met with strong opposition.
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proposal(noun)BrE / prəˈpəʊzl / NAmE / prəˈpoʊzl / - a formal suggestion or plan; the act of making a suggestion
- to submit/consider/accept/reject a proposal
- a proposal to build more office accommodation
- His proposal that the system should be changed was rejected.
- The proposal for a new high-speed railway met with strong opposition.
- an act of formally asking somebody to marry you
Extra Examples- I welcome the proposal to reduce taxes for the poorly paid.
- She accepted his proposal of marriage.
- She turned down his proposal.
- The Ministry submitted a proposal for lower speed limits on motorways.
- The government could face defeat if it tries to push through the controversial proposals.
- The government outlined a new set of proposals on human rights.
- The government tried to push through the controversial proposals.
- Under the draft proposals, the Commission will be significantly strengthened.
- proposals concerning the use of land
- He approved a controversial proposal for a new marina complex.
- His proposal that the system be changed was rejected.
- She had been hoping for a sweet old-fashioned proposal of marriage.
- She presented her detailed budget proposals.
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