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

The trust was nearing insolvency, and towns would need to pay up to keep it afloat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

But staying afloat is a full-time hustle, especially when bedazzled Corvette, headstrong Sade and dippy Mariah don’t always agree on their squad goals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Finnick spots him about twenty yards out in the water, barely keeping afloat, and swims out to haul him in.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins