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 Commission has mooted the idea of negotiating an agreement with the United States to lower import duties, but only once the permanent exemption is granted.
From Reuters ● May 16, 2018
It has mooted paying into the EU budget to guarantee access for the City of London’s financiers.
From Economist ● Jan. 4, 2017
More than one pundit has mooted in the past week that, while Rodgers is demonstrably the more technically gifted passer, Roethlisberger is the one you would want when a game is on the line.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 7, 2011
