stay afloat
Example Sentences
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"Now you're talking 65 to 75 hours of work a week to stay afloat and pay your bills."
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
During the war, the chief executive of an auto-parts importer said he laid off workers, sold down inventory to pay debts and cut costs aggressively to stay afloat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
On a recent trip to Lipetsk region, small business owners told me they were struggling to stay afloat.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
Now, you’re having to choose whether you want to have children or stay afloat in your career.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
And you can’t see around corners, so you just have to deal with it and try to stay afloat.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
