floated

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Last year, Saylor and Strategy Chief Executive Phong Le first floated the idea that the company plans to strategically sell bitcoin to cover the dividend obligations on its preferred shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Now Streeting has floated the idea of a "targeted" cut to National Insurance to tackle youth joblessness.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

A senior presidential official has floated the idea of a "national dividend", arguing that excess AI-related tax revenue could be used to support social welfare programmes.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Whilst the idea of appointing an envoy, perhaps even a group of them, will be floated in Cyprus, serious discussion would only happen at the level of EU leaders, potentially at their summit next month.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Fred and I rode together, and the raft floated so well we would have been dry if we hadn’t got so wet getting on!

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr