proposed in vs proposed for

Both "proposed in" and "proposed for" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Proposed in" is used when referring to a specific time or place where something was suggested, while "proposed for" is used when indicating the purpose or intended recipient of a proposal.

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proposed in

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific time or place where a proposal was suggested.

Use "proposed in" when indicating the time or place where a proposal was suggested. It shows the context in which the proposal was made.

Examples:

The new policy was proposed in the last board meeting.
The idea was proposed in the 19th century.

Alternatives:

suggested in
presented in
introduced in
recommended in
brought up in

proposed for

This phrase is correct and commonly used when indicating the purpose or intended recipient of a proposal.

Use "proposed for" when indicating the purpose or intended recipient of a proposal. It shows the reason or target of the proposal.

Examples:

The new project was proposed for the development of rural areas.
The budget proposal was proposed for approval by the finance committee.

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The amount proposed for the specific programme should be compatible with the expenditure ceilings under the financial perspective.
This is proposed for the human pharmaceuticals but is equally needed by the veterinary sector.
Other funding increases are proposed for youth and culture programmes.
assurance that no normal education system or programmes are proposed for financing.
The restricted areas proposed for hake are also unacceptable.
This amendment is consistent with the provisions proposed for Articles 5 and 6.
This figure is a significant decrease compared to the staffing figures proposed for EECMA.
The amount proposed for the specific programme must be compatible with the expenditure ceiling laid down by the financial perspective.
The amount proposed for the implementation of this Regulation is compatible with the expenditure ceilings under the financial perspective.
The amount proposed for the framework programme should be compatible with the expenditure ceilings under the financial perspective.
The remarks proposed for the new line make little reference to these new aspects.
· Consideration of compromise amendments proposed for vote in plenary
A further EUR 200m has been proposed for 2005.
However funding levels proposed for some other areas appear to be inadequate.
This amendment is consistent with the provisions proposed for Article 6.
We already sent an advance team to the address that he proposed for the rendezvous.
The text being proposed for adoption is an acceptable compromise.
The austerity packages proposed for exiting the crisis should not result in measures which could jeopardise economic recovery.
The changes proposed for this support mechanism will make it flexible.
The ceiling being proposed for each candidate is approximately EUR 11600.

Alternatives:

suggested for
intended for
recommended for
targeted for
aimed for

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