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floating

[floh-ting] / ˈfloʊ tɪŋ /


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Investors, politicians and economists said they wanted a world of fiat currencies with floating exchange rates, and they’re getting it good and hard in Japan.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Artificial intelligence has helped scientists produce the first comprehensive global assessment of floating algae, revealing that blooms are spreading across much of the world's ocean.

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

Despite all these issues—and this is on top of the many allegations that came out during his previous relationship with former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham—Miller had been floating through his reelections relatively unscathed.

From Slate Aug. 1, 2026

Among those temporarily stuck is Nici Griffin, a continuous cruiser who runs the Three Sheep Cheese Boat with her partner and describes herself as a floating cheesemonger.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

They were, “played upon, separately at first, and finally all together” like a floating orchestra.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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