afloat
Example Sentences
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Picking up temporary work right now, even if it’s not in your field or at your desired pay level, could help keep you afloat while you look for long-term employment.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Burns said in the beginning UWP was legitimate, but Long's actions spiralled out of control due to poor business management and he began using his client's money to keep the company afloat.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 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
Unified, AllHere was, behind the scenes, struggling to stay afloat and misleading investors, according to prosecutors who filed fraud charges against the company’s founder Joanna Smith-Griffin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
She kicked and struggled, trying to keep both of them afloat.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
