afloat

Example Sentences

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Gritty spaces, such as Superchief Gallery, have been vocal about struggles to stay afloat.

From Los Angeles Times

Once afloat, the ice was exposed to powerful ocean forces.

From Science Daily

A long-term equity bull market has kept many ETFs afloat even if they aren’t attracting new investors.

From The Wall Street Journal

Four years later they were roommates with the Under-19s and now Jacks is keeping Brook's first World Cup campaign as captain afloat.

From BBC

Meanwhile, Lucas was pushing Coppola to do a studio film for hire to keep his fledgling Zoetrope Studio afloat, making Coppola feel pressured to sell out.

From Los Angeles Times