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has floated

  • present perfect of float (3rd person singular).

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He has floated the idea of trying a residency instead of a multicity extravaganza.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

But while Streeting has floated lowering employers' NI he did not, in his remarks to the newspaper, suggest any cuts to NHS spending.

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

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

For a moment I'm scared Rani is still irritated with the woman, but as always, Rani's anger bubble has floated away.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman