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

Senior U.S. officials have discussed having the federal government take stakes in major AI companies after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman floated the idea last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

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

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Many spectators have threatened to walk to the stadium, or at least floated the idea online, despite official warnings against its feasibility and safety.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

He remembered the earthquake, the river flooding, the trees that he and Abby clung to as they floated toward the ocean, singing.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret