1
as in introduces
to present or bring forward for discussion
conservatives had shouted down the proposal when it was first mooted
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2
as in discusses
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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The episode, which introduces the central friend group and reveals Paul Baker’s (Jack Innanen) origin story, was screened as a surprise on Thursday night at the Tribeca Festival in New York.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
12 June 2026 -
As for the new Ultra Nitro 7, the model introduces Nitrofoam Elite, engineered into the sockliner and footbed to compress and rebound instantly, delivering energy return with every touch.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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This week on Radio Atlantic, Lewis discusses how masculinism is playing out in American politics.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
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The following story discusses suicide.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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And the influence that both romantic and platonic relationships have over a person’s lifespan raises concerns about the current declines in social health.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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More betting activity in favor of an outcome raises its price and lowers its payout, and vice versa.—
Matt Motta,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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While Washington debates exports, China’s AI firms are smuggling in the latest generation of chips anyway, reports The Information.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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As the nation debates health care affordability in the wake of a federal government shutdown over Affordable Care Act health insurance costs and subsidies, West Health officials said the survey quantifies Americans worries and struggles to pay for health care.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
18 Nov. 2025
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In any case, the recent discovery suggests the only way to avoid some mosasaurs was to stay out of the water altogether.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
12 Dec. 2025
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Ultimately, Newcastle’s lack of a clinical edge in both boxes at crucial moments cost them, which can partly be explained by a relative lack of experience at this level, but also suggests a further elevation in quality is still required.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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Cutting rates won’t help declining labor rates if AI and immigration are the true culprits, Swonk argues.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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The newsroom meets, debates, and argues.—
Sam Jacobs,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Moots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moots. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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