floated

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There’s an Irish airline executive named Michael O’Leary who so loves upcharges and cost-cutting that, over the years, he has floated selling standing-room flights, charging overweight passengers more, and installing coin-operated restrooms.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

There has yet to be a casting announcement for Harry's arch nemesis Lord Voldemort, but Oscar winner Cillian Murphy and actor Andy Serkis have been among the names floated for the role.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

“It scared enough people in the administration that you were gonna have a cybersecurity disaster that they floated this idea.”

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen has introduced such a bill with numerous co-sponsors in the Senate; New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker has floated an exemption somewhat lower.

From Slate • May 2, 2026

Disappointed murmurs from the audience floated into the hallway.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu