ADJ

concrete
detailed
controversial
compromise
peace, reform, research, etc.

QUANT

package, set
The government outlined a new set of proposals on human rights

VERB + PROPOSAL

formulate
outline
bring forward, make, put forward, submit
accept, back, support, welcome
I welcome the proposal to reduce taxes for the poorly paid
block, oppose, reject, vote against
push through
The government could face defeat if it tries to push through the controversial proposals
drop, withdraw
consider, discuss

PREP

~ concerning/relating to
proposals concerning the use of land
~ for
The Ministry submitted a proposal for lower speed limits on motorways

VERB + PROPOSAL

make
receive
accept
She accepted his proposal of marriage
turn down

PHRASES

a proposal of marriage