floated
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Buoys and flippers still littered the ground along the fence, while others floated in the water.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
The plan was for a currency exchange, somewhat like a bank, but that could be floated with anonymous investments and operate without the strictures of regular banks.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
The ideas floated by Burnham in recent days have the feel of a Christmas wish list: ambitious but without the costs worked out yet.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Qatar has floated the idea of a 10-day ceasefire and an end to restrictions on shipping in the strategic waterway, mediators said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
It fanned out in the air and floated down, splashing the water up into a frothy white circle.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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