floated

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But while Streeting has floated lowering employers' NI he did not, in his remarks to the newspaper, suggest any cuts to NHS spending.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Now Streeting has floated the idea of a "targeted" cut to National Insurance to tackle youth joblessness.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Analysts say the safeguards floated to shield European manufacturers from state-subsidized goods could effectively serve as a sweeping new trade-defense mechanism against China, though the proposal is still under debate among EU member states.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

A senior presidential official has floated the idea of a "national dividend", arguing that excess AI-related tax revenue could be used to support social welfare programmes.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Shore seemed farther away than it had when he floated past Beaverville.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret