1
as in introduced
to present or bring forward for discussion
conservatives had shouted down the proposal when it was first mooted
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as in discussed
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
the issue of whether a person's nature or upbringing is more important continues to be mooted by experts and laymen alike
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His parents introduced him to coach Jiri Osina, who helped spearhead his interest in the game and, eventually, his development.—
Sarah Jean Maher,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024 -
Thank the character of Wayne Campbell, first introduced not live on air but at a Second City show, for Myers' addition to the venerable series.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
31 Dec. 2024
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The group also discussed the use of these new models for SWE-bench operations, or in other words, for implementing real-world software tasks.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Much less discussed was Shel Talmy, who died at 87, one week after Jones.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Rodgers’ 43-yard pass to Lazard helped set up his four-yard touchdown pass to Adams, which raised the Jets lead to 25-13.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Packers defensive lineman Karl Brooks pushed his way forward through the Bears line, leaped with his hand raised and blocked Santos’ kick.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
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It has been argued that the nearby Stones of Stenness is the earliest stone circle in Britain, a few hundred years older than Stonehenge.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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The River City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 614 argued the 242-page agreement alters working conditions of officers and has the potential to erode the union’s collective bargaining capabilities.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Mooted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mooted. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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