afloat

Example Sentences

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But that “we” is only ever an expanded self, afloat from the rest of the universe.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Juan kept his son afloat long enough for a bystander to pull Kevin from the water relatively unharmed, Michelle, 44, said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 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

Now more than ever, I had to open the store and keep it afloat.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu