formal proposal

collocation in English

meaningsofformalandproposal

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formal
adjective
uk
/ˈfɔː.məl/
us
/ˈfɔːr.məl/
public ...
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proposal
noun[C]
uk
/prəˈpəʊ.zəl/
us
/prəˈpoʊ.zəl/
a suggestion, sometimes a ...
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(Definition offormalandproposalfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofformal proposal

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I shall be informed of the industry's views once aformalproposalis made.
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Go for the future, use your right of initiative and put aformalproposalon the table as fast as possible.
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It declared that it would study these remarks with all the necessary attention in the framework of preparations for itsformalproposal.
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We are unaware of any suchformalproposalin relation to a declaration for 1992.
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Noformalproposalfor such an extension was put forward by tropical timber countries as a whole.
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With so much consultation required, one can see why it takes years before aformalproposalis even considered.
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Aformalproposalto purchase the estate has been issued, and the estate will be dealt with in order of priority.
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I am aware that the authority is considering this possibility, but have had noformalproposalfrom them.
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This is aformalproposalto change the date.
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There is noformalproposalto impose sanctions.
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The local education authority has made noformalproposalon this matter.
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If not, is there really any reason why we should not come out with aformalproposalto that affect?
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Discussions are taking place between the authority and the university about a possible merger, but the authority has not yet submitted anyformalproposal.
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Aformalproposalis expected later this year.
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We cannot go further than that at this stage until we receive aformalproposalfrom the board.
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We would envisage considerable difficulties in the organisation and operation of such a force, but anyformalproposalwould of course, be given serious consideration.
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