Example Sentences

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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

There’s an Irish airline executive named Michael O’Leary who so loves upcharges and cost-cutting that, over the years, he has floated selling standing-room flights, charging overweight passengers more, and installing coin-operated restrooms.

From Barron's • May 8, 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

Tehran has floated an extension of the two-week ceasefire, set to expire Tuesday, that is under active consideration by the American side.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 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