afloat

Example Sentences

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On a recent trip to Lipetsk region, small business owners told me they were struggling to stay afloat.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

With income growth pausing and inflation increasing, people tapped into savings to keep afloat.

From Barron's • May 28, 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

Caribbean Tours still employs 22 people on a reduced payroll to keep them afloat until the business can snap back—if it ever does.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Once he found us living afloat the black lagoon, Papi wooed Mami back, and we moved to one of Santurce’s busiest avenues.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago