floated

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We actually floated to her the idea — there was going to be like a Banksy reveal of MsMojo, and it was going to be revealed that it was Ariana Grande was MsMojo.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

It considered mandatory participation in federal surveys, and floated the idea of offering compensation to businesses and individuals participating in BLS surveys.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Taylor's Croke Park dream was first floated following her first victory over Serrano in April 2022.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The maker of software-development tools is cutting 350 full-time employees and exiting 22 countries as part of a restructuring it floated in May.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

I’d watch them glide and circle as I floated on my back, the water bearing me up as the wind bore them, and wonder if they saw me too, down below.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo