Gets down to making a proposal? (6)

I believe the answer is:

kneels

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(Other definitions for kneels that I've seen before include "Awaits blessing" , "Shows deference" , "Adopts customary position for prayer" , "Adopts normal posture for prayer" , "Genuflects" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent and The Irish News.

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