floated

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Clouds of dust still floated in the air outside luxury seaside condos now reduced to piles of metal, glass and concrete.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Thick foam from the building’s insulation floated by on streams that leaked from the hulking shell, which firefighters have been drenching for days since the fire erupted on the roof the afternoon of June 17.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

When Alam floated the possibility of having Brownies & Lemonade take over the Hollywood Dave & Buster’s, Aycock, that store’s general manager, was game to make it happen.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

But after its completion, the blue paint began to peel, catching the eyes and criticism of onlookers as it floated to the surface.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

It was snowing now, big fat flakes that floated down through the dark night like white butterflies.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell