moot
adjective
has mooted
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present perfectof moot (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Ms Dos Santos has mooted running for Angola's presidency in various media interviews over the past few years.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2024
Taiwan has mooted the idea of purchasing fifth generation aircraft from the U.S. but the F-16 upgrade was decided as the most effective measure under present circumstances.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 17, 2021
The United States has mooted a 15% rate, down from its original proposal of 21%.
From Reuters ● Jun. 2, 2021
Mr Pompeo has mooted a slightly longer timetable: by January 2021.
From Economist ● Jul. 5, 2018
Hannon would understandably prefer to keep the colts apart and has mooted stepping Dick Turpin, owned by John Manley, up to a mile and a quarter, possibly in next month's Juddmonte International Stakes at York.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 20, 2010
