floated

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Senior U.S. officials have discussed having the federal government take stakes in major AI companies after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman floated the idea last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

When management first floated the idea of leaving Koreatown, Choi told them to reconsider.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

It considered mandatory participation in federal surveys, and floated the idea of offering compensation to businesses and individuals participating in BLS surveys.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Taylor's Croke Park dream was first floated following her first victory over Serrano in April 2022.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

American soldiers, dressed like fishermen in a clothing catalog, floated below in rowboats.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin