floated

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There has yet to be a casting announcement for Harry's arch nemesis Lord Voldemort, but Oscar winner Cillian Murphy and actor Andy Serkis have been among the names floated for the role.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

“It scared enough people in the administration that you were gonna have a cybersecurity disaster that they floated this idea.”

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen has introduced such a bill with numerous co-sponsors in the Senate; New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker has floated an exemption somewhat lower.

From Slate • May 2, 2026

BAYSARIYEH, Lebanon — The coffin of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil floated above the crowd, draped in the red, white and green of the Lebanese flag, with Khalil’s press vest and helmet balanced on top.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Her white hair floated, cloudlike, atop her head, and a delicate pattern of creases fanned across her face like arching fronds, especially when she smiled.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood