afloat

Example Sentences

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The chain has struggled to keep some storefronts afloat in recent years and closed the last San Diego location in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Larrie—who used to be CEO and is now co-chairman of the company board—was inspired by watching his father, John Evans, keep the business afloat during Prohibition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Spirit had been trying to stay afloat but it wasn’t able to strike a bailout deal with the U.S. government.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

The low unemployment will help keep households afloat, but expect some belt-tightening to start taking place by May—especially if price pressures remain elevated.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

I looked down to find myself ankle-deep in muck afloat with the shriveled heads of dead sunflowers.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros