flotation

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The chain is improbable but unmistakable: Harrison’s protest, the flotation of Northern Songs, Grade’s takeover, Jackson’s coup, Sony’s consolidation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

He says the move could even open up future processing options, including adding a conventional flotation circuit if later exploration supports it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

The move paves the way for Kraken to be demerged from Octopus, and for a potential stock market flotation for the business in the future.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

And so, 11 days ago, he shed Miller Moss and buckled into a personal flotation device named Jayden Maiava.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2024

I can swim, so the flotation belt’s not really necessary, but Brutus blocked my arrow with his, so I buckle it back on, thinking it might offer some protection.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins