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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

Mr Pompeo has mooted a slightly longer timetable: by January 2021.

From Economist • Jul. 5, 2018

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

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