afloat

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The business has since been selling off its assets piecemeal while being kept afloat by original equipment manufacturers who agreed to fund the company to avoid losing access to key auto parts for their businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

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

When Perry’s parents divorced, her mother, too arrogant to sustain a conventional job, resorted to other ways to keep the family afloat.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The airline had been trying to stay afloat with the help of the U.S. government, but a bailout failed to materialize.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Gone are Marco’s contributions, which helped keep the household financially afloat.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario