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In October, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had mooted the idea of a $20-billion loan after the two countries signed a separate US financing agreement for Argentina for the same amount.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

Back in 1976, a government report had mooted restrictions on heavy construction work in Joshimath, saying that it should only be allowed after examining the "load-bearing capacity of the soil".

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2023

Local media reported that Mr Saseendran had mooted culling as a possible solution to the issue.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2023

Prior to the pandemic, she had mooted a tour of her 2013 debut album, True Romance.

From The Guardian • May 16, 2020

The camp was disgusted with the man who had mooted this question.

From First Fam'lies of the Sierras by Miller, Joaquin