Proposing Sentence Examples

Cambon then incurred the hatred of Robespierre by proposing the suppression of the pay to the clergy, which would have meant the separation of church and state.

In 1859, the state of Louisiana proposing to establish a military college, Sherman was appointed its superintendent.

In 1690 he moved a famous amendment to the Corporation Bill, proposing the addition of a clause - the purport of which was misrepresented by Macaulay - for disqualifying for office for seven years municipal functionaries who in defiance of the majority of their colleagues had surrendered their charters to the Crown.

On the morrow the latter wrote to his brother at Lichfield, proposing to make arrangements for his withdrawal from the partnership, which, after much distressful complaint on the part of his family, met by him with the utmost consideration, were ultimately carried into effect.

You are proposing new military laws?

The "obligatory referendum" exists in the case of all laws, while 8000 citizens have the right of "initiative" in proposing bills or alterations in the cantonal constitution.

President Brand opened the proceedings by proposing a treaty of friendship and free trade between the two Republics, in which a number of useful and thoroughly practical provisions were set forth.

Ziemo Union of vit aimed at the Polish crown, proposing to marry Poland and the infant princess Jadwiga of Hungary, who, as Lithuania.

As soon as Ismail had assumed the sovereignty at Balkh, Mahmud, who was at Nishapur, addressed him in friendly terms, proposing a division of the territories held by their father at his death.

When the relations of Caesar and Pompey became strained, Bibulus supported Pompey (Plutarch, Cato Minor, 41) and joined in proposing his election as sole consul (52 B.C.).

In accordance with his suggestion Canning in 1827 introduced a measure on the corn laws proposing the adoption of a sliding scale to regulate the amount of duty.

A misapprehension between Huskisson and the duke of Wellington led to the duke proposing an amendment, the success of which caused the abandonment of the measure by the government.

Mr Chamberlain spoke all over the country, advocating a definite scheme for reorganizing the budget, so as to have more taxes on imports, including food, but proposing to adjust the taxation so as to improve the position of the workingclasses and to stimulate employment.

They only, and the government, have the right of initiating business, and of proposing amendments.

Under the constitution the king, as hereditary sovereign, possessed full executive powers, and the initiative in proposing laws.

The estrangement between the eastern and western courts had in 407 become so bitter as to threaten civil war, and Stilicho was actually proposing to use the arms of Alaric in order to enforce the claims of Honorius to the prefecture of Illyricum.

Carnot set to work to organize the primary school systems, proposing a law for obligatory and free primary instruction, and another for the secondary education of girls_ But he declared himself against purely secular schools, holding that "the minister and the schoolmaster are the two columns on which rests the edifice of the republic."

Russia and Great Britain had already protested against the occupation of Holstein and the support given to the Aiigustenburg claimant; and now Beust, the Saxon minister, was proposing that the federal diet, which had been no party to the protocol, should formally recognize his claim.

Instead of simply proposing to build a number of new ships, the bill laid down permanently the number of ships of every kind of which the navy was to consist.

On the 17th of September the burgesses introduced a bill proposing a new constitution, which was to include local self-government in the towns, the abolition of serfdom, and the formation of a national army.

Meanwhile the needy and reckless Bothwell, a partisan of Mary of Guise, a Protestant and the foe of England, was accused by Arran of proposing to him a conspiracy to seize the queen, but the ensuing madness of Arran left this plot a mystery, though Bothwell was imprisoned till he escaped in August 1562.

Luther began his work as a Reformer by proposing to discuss the true meaning of Indulgences.

Victor Emmanuel, king of Sardinia, wrote to the new king proposing an alliance for the division of Italy, but Francis refused.

They overlooked the fact that man thinks long before he speaks, makes judgments which he does not express at all, or expresses them by interjections, names and phrases, before he uses regular propositions, and that he does not begin by conceiving and naming, and then proceed to believing and proposing.

On the other hand, we may go too far in the opposite direction, as Hamilton did in proposing the universal quantification of the predicate.

In 1878 he took part in the debates over the Wood Tariff Bill, proposing lower import duties; and in the same year he voted for the Bland-Allison Silver Bill.

In the earlier colonies, the state allotted to proposing emigrants from amongst the needy or discontented class of citizens portions of such lands as, on the subjection of a hostile people, the state took into its possession as public property.

In the early part of 1616, when Thomas, Egerton, Baron Ellesmere (c. 1540-1617), the lord chancellor, was dangerously ill, Bacon wrote a long and careful letter to the king, proposing himself for the office, should it fall vacant, and stating as frankly as possible of what value he considered his services would be.

A government bill was introduced, proposing the settlement of the question on the basis of the bill carried by the First Chamber in the Riksdag of the preceding year.

The king, in a letter to Queen Victoria, declined for the time being to receive the Order of the Garter, which had just been offered him, and on the 6th of February the government addressed a circular letter to the powers, proposing to submit the issues in dispute to a European conference.

During the trial of Louis XVI., being absent with other three colleagues on a mission for the union of Savoy to France, he along with them wrote a letter urging the condemnation of the king, but omitting the words a mort; and he endeavoured to save the life of the king by proposing in the Convention that the penalty of death should be suspended.

Newton's desire to have no hand in writing the preface seems. to have proceeded from a knowledge that Cotes was proposing to allude to the dispute about the invention of fluxions.

In December she wrote secretly to Lord Hertford proposing her marriage with his grandson, but the latter immediately informed the council.

Mr Gladstone approved, proposing the abolition of the Irish Church to begin with.

By proposing to allow the president of the Assembly to call in armed force, the questors revealed the Assembly's plans for defence, and gave the Elysee a weapon against it ("donnent barre contre elle a l'Elysee").

Catherine de Medici, an inveterate match- and the maker, and also uneasy at Philip II.s increasing Nether- power, made advances to Jeanne, proposing to marry lands, her own daughter,Marguerite deValois,to Jeannes son, Henry of Navarre, now chief of the Huguenot party.

In 1848 he introduced a bill proposing that all the territory acquired from Mexico should be admitted into the Union as a single state, and upon the defeat of this bill proposed others providing for the immediate admission of parts of this territory.

The spark was put to the powder by the action of the war minister, General Linares, in proposing to organize a new field force by calling out the Catalan reserves.

Gordon, with his usual powers of diplomacy, persuaded Michael to remain quiet, and wrote to the king proposing terms of peace.

Having a biological child wasn't his only reason for proposing a surrogacy pregnancy.

She declared herself to be opposed to the government's economic policies without proposing any real alternative.

The meeting got off to a lively start with the first motion proposing the abolition of the Men's Officer.

It is advisable to consult the archdeacon if proposing to undertake any work.

British Waterways have asked boaters proposing to travel through the area to alter their plans.

The government is proposing to incinerate cattle carcasses at 22 sites, some of which are in populated areas.

The government of Trinidad however is proposing to completely privatize the water authority through a 30-year concession next year.

Its budget is under extreme pressure, with the Scottish Executive proposing major cutbacks in its grant for SAC's education services.

It is also proposing to switch nicotine lozenges up to a maximum strength to GSL, as well as nicotine gum 4mg.

Swansea Council is in the process of proposing the first off-road motorbike track in Wales to combat the problem of scrambling.

Moreover, by positing the ontological primacy of potentiality, Cavendish is proposing a model which accommodates more highly differentiated, multi-dimensional thinking.

The US is proposing itself to try Iraqi prisoners for war crimes committed against its own troops.

She also informed the DMC that this year they were proposing to invite tenant representatives to a seminar with appointed surveyors.

It built on this by proposing places weary shoppers could eat and drink but found they could not survive just on day trade.

In particular, she is proposing a ban on the transport of heavy fuel oil in single-hull tankers to or from EU ports.

What I am proposing is that the select minority of accurate OBE reports are simply cases of dream telepathy.

We are proposing to construct an 11km long sewer to transfer wastewater from Black Rock in Brighton to our planned new site at Peacehaven.

His administration was disturbed by the anti-rent agitation and by the M c Leod incident growing out of the Canadian rebellion of 1837.1 During this period he attracted much attention by his liberal and humane policy, promoting prison reform, and proposing to admit Roman Catholic and foreign teachers into the public schools of the state.

Both parties in the state were offended by the law, and Manilius endeavoured to secure the support of Pompey by proposing to confer upon him the command of the war against Mithradates with unlimited power (see Pompey).

In April 1780 Tandy was expelled from the Dublin volunteers (see Flood, Henry) for proposing the expulsion of the duke of Leinster, whose moderation had offended the extremists.

He drove to the Karagins' with the firm intention of proposing.

It is not at all what you suppose; but that is what the German Tugendbund was, and what I am proposing.

Make sure the payment schedule the agency is proposing is within your means.

If she is a sports fan, proposing to her at the winning game of her favorite sporting event would be a great proposal idea.

After all, he loves you, and is bound to be drawn to a creative expression of your love for him if you decide to take the initiative in proposing marriage.

In the end, Firestone chose Jen Schefft as his ideal mate - even proposing to her on the finale.

The archetypal shopping tantrum over the candy bar at the checkout counter or the elaborate toy can sometimes be countered by proposing an alternative treat or purchase instead of the flat denial that sends the child into a tantrum.

I was planning on proposing to her in a couple of days because I love her and want to spend my whole life with her.

You've met the woman of your dreams andare planning on proposing with a diamond engagement ring.

Choosing a life partner is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make, and proposing puts your heart on the line.

Take your intended's preferences into consideration when making any elaborate plans.For example, if she is shy, she may not appreciate a public display while you are proposing.

Proposing in a such a special location adds even more significance to it.

Food is often incorporated into proposal, especially if you are proposing at a special dinner.

Proposing a toast to your united future is another way to propose marriage in conjunction with an intimate meal.

Proposing marriage does not need to be difficult, however, and with a few considerations the proposal will not only ask the ultimate question but will do so in a unique and genuine way.

Proposing on Valentine's Day may initially seem to be a wonderfully romantic gesture, but in reality it can backfire if the couple is not ready for the commitment or if the proposal is not staged properly.

Consider proposing on bended knee on a beach or in a favorite nostalgic place - perhaps the scene of a first date or kiss - at sunset or under the stars.

Proposing early in the day rather than during an evening walk or dinner.

If a couple never celebrates the holiday in typical romantic ways, proposing on the day may not be the best way to begin a new commitment to one another.

Proposing on the bride-to-be's birthday is a great way to make the day even more special, and New Year's Eve proposals are a great way to ring in the new year together.

While proposing at sporting events - during halftime, using the scoreboard, etc. - is nothing new, the most popular such proposal was planned for Super Bowl XLI in February, 2007.

Proposing with a replica ring of a Super Bowl championship or creating a custom engagement ring with championship elements.

Proposing during holidays for added magic, such as a Christmas or Valentine's Day proposal.

If this isn't possible, be sure to avoid proposing on the day of a big meeting, presentation, or other event that will require concentration and focus.

Why no surprise her by buying the ring on the spot and proposing right at that moment?

Other traditional ideas include taking your partner out for a romantic meal or proposing over a special meal at home.

Proposing with poetry is a romantic gesture that can create a beautiful proposal memory.

Declare love for the intended and then recite the poem before getting down on one knee and proposing.

The person proposing marriage regularly writes poetry and wants to give the proposal poem as a special gift.

The person proposing marriage finds it easier or more eloquent to use poetry to express his love in words.

Men with girlfriends who love Twilight may be considering proposing with a replica of the Twilight engagement ring.

Do not make your presentation feel like a marriage proposal, even if you do plan on proposing sometime in the future.

Buying a past, present, future princess cut diamond ring is a beautiful way to express your love for your partner, either when you're proposing or later as an anniversary gift.

The purpose of a query letter is to allow an editor to quickly gauge your writing style, your sense of professionalism, and whether or not the idea you're proposing is suitable for the publication.

Don't be shy about stealing a kiss, or proposing a weekend getaway to go kayaking.

Lastly, the credentials of the proposing company are included, along with costs in the case of a sales proposal.

Always make a strong case for why the reader needs what you are proposing.

Kneel on the ground as though you were proposing to someone - one knee on the ground and the other bent at a 90-degree angle in front of your body.

Kneel on the ground as though you were proposing to someone - just the way you would kneel during the kneeling hip flexor stretch.

When the reunion show rolled around, however, he surprised everyone by breaking up with Thing 2 during the show and proposing to the mother of his most recent child.

Brian's date was romantic but uneventful, and Leighton took things as far as he could by getting down on one knee and proposing marriage.

Little did I know that while you were proposing to me, you were making plans to marry you're little saloon girl.

Nervous about proposing a deal, she also feared doing it wrong.

Proposing to seek his fortune abroad, he went on foot to Nantes, but was there prostrated by an illness so severe that all thoughts of emigration were perforce abandoned.

On the 2nd of November he opened the great attack by proposing an address declaring the necessity for the king's dismissing James from his council.

Before opening a private school the person proposing to do so must give notice to the mayor, prefect and academy rnspector, and forward his diplomas and other particulars to the latter official.

This alliance, though the exact terms were not known to Cromwell - "the attempt to vassalize us to a foreign nation," to use his own words - convinced him of the uselessness of any plan for maintaining Charles on the throne; though he still appears to have clung to monarchy, proposing in January 1648 the transference of the crown to the prince of Wales.

Before proposing the reintroduction of the tax, Sella and his friend Ferrara improved and made exhaustive experiments with the meter.

In spite of the gravity of the charges formulated against many prominent men, the report merely deplored and disapproved of their conduct, without proposing penal proceedings.

He was one of the three Massachusetts delegates in Congress in 1785 who refused to present the resolution of the General Court proposing a convention to amend the articles.

An anonymous Conservative caught at the scheme in another pamphlet, proposing income as a test.

The commander of the ever-victorious army of Italy had recently been attacked by one of the moderates in the councils for proposing to hand over Venice to Austria.

Other official addresses of the same general tenour flowed in; and even the tribunate showed its docility by proposing that the imperial dignity should be declared hereditary in the family of Bonaparte (3rd of May).

Latterly the prince had fallen into disgrace for proposing, without the knowledge of Charles IV., to ally himself with a Bonaparte princess.

However, Nitzsch had not as yet seen his way to proposing any methodical arrangement of the various groups of birds, and it was not until some eighteen months later that a scheme of classification in the main anatomical was attempted.

They refused to permit the vital problem of limitation of armaments to be side-tracked, and surprised the conference by proposing a ten-year naval holiday and a drastic scrapping of tonnage by the three chief naval Powers.

He also investigated the diamagnetic and paramagnetic properties of substances; and was keenly interested in the phenomena of electrochemical decomposition, accumulating much evidence in favour of Faraday's law and proposing a modified statement of it which was intended to cover certain apparent exceptions.

Arabian authors already had found three square numbers of equal difference, but the difference itself had not been assigned in proposing the question.

Evelyn's plan differed from Wren's chiefly in proposing a street from the church of St Dunstan's in the East to the cathedral, and in having no quay or terrace along the river.

Ben Adret, with the approval of other prominent Spanish rabbis, sent a letter to the community at Montpellier proposing to forbid the study of philosophy to those who were less than thirty years of age, and, in spite of keen opposition from the liberal section, a decree in this sense was issued by ben Adret in 1305.

A temporary change of plan did occur a few days later, owing to the French Government proposing to despatch four divisions to the Aegean with the idea of their operating on the Asiatic side of the Straits; under the circumstances the British Government was also prepared to send fresh divisions to Sir I.

Britton was an earnest advocate of the preservation of national monuments, proposing in 1837 the formation of a society such as the modern Society for the Preservation of Ancient Monuments.

Prince Vasili had brought his son with the evident intention of proposing, and today or tomorrow he would probably ask for an answer.

In the early days of October another envoy came to Kutuzov with a letter from Napoleon proposing peace and falsely dated from Moscow, though Napoleon was already not far from Kutuzov on the old Kaluga road.

I'm not writing any letters to the Vatican proposing Jerome Shipton for sainthood.

He wasn't proposing marriage - he was proposing an affair.