One day in 1976, the pianist Mack McCray, a close friend, proposed that I write a big solo piece for him — something virtuosic that would take advantage of his powerful hands, which had a subtle control of sonic colors.
A friend proposed calling it International Son Day.
A friend proposed a solution: heroin, cheap and easy to find.
Countess Geschwitz, Lulu's lesbian friend, proposes that they abscond across the ocean; the flailing schoolboy Moritz Stiefel begs for money to make the trip.
Legislation has been proposed that would delay gun permits for those whose family and friends complain to police about a possible mental disorder (as Elliot Rodger's parents did).
Other actions that are proposed to us are to occur at a time later than the time of proposal: at the beginning of a long bicycle trip, a friend might propose that we take a rest once we have reached our destination.
A dear friend proposed visiting me in South Korea, where I am living for a year.
Some actions that are proposed to us are to occur at the time of proposal: as I am singing, a friend might propose that I stop singing right now.
The following summer, a family friend, Griswold Smith, proposed that he sign up for Outward Bound, in the belief that he needed greater adult male attention, and a physical challenge as well.
