floated

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“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

Another idea floated in February was that the White House would revive myRA accounts, an IRA-like savings vehicle launched by former President Barack Obama.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

On Wednesday, the European Commission floated plans to mitigate the energy crisis, including shoring up grids to encourage member states to coordinate on fuel storage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Flecks of debris floated in the soupy water, making it difficult to pick out shapes.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland