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float

[floht] / floʊt /


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Stories involving a sitar, a surfboard, several root beer floats and a bride-to-be.

From Los Angeles Times

Suddenly, what could have been “just sparkling water” becomes a showstopper — floating jewel-toned, botanical, quietly elegant.

From Salon

Malaysia has plans to place the same restrictions, while New Zealand has floated similar plans.

From The Wall Street Journal

Behind closed doors, some crypto firms have floated as a compromise the idea of requiring stablecoins to hold a portion of their reserves at community banks, according to industry lobbyists.

From Barron's

It’s the ‘iwa, come back! I’m sure of it. The ‘iwa seems to float in the air, angling ever so slightly for the street.

From Literature