afloat

Example Sentences

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Keeping the ship afloat until the talented recruiting class that includes Saniyah Hall makes its way to campus.

From Los Angeles Times

What’s keeping the jobs market afloat these days is Grandma and Grandpa.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ship, though still afloat, "is severely damaged and even towing it is a complex operation", Demilito said.

From Barron's

But the money that kept some centers afloat during that time has now been spent.

From Salon

All I could see of him was a dark head, and flailing hands, as he struggled to grab ahold, as he tried to keep himself afloat.

From Literature