afloat
Example Sentences
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Picking up temporary work right now, even if it’s not in your field or at your desired pay level, could help keep you afloat while you look for long-term employment.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Consumer spending is weakening, through strong business investment in artificial intelligence is expected to hold economic activity afloat while inflation improves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Burns said in the beginning UWP was legitimate, but Long's actions spiralled out of control due to poor business management and he began using his client's money to keep the company afloat.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Inglewood Unified was beset by financial crisis and low academic achievement when the state took control in 2012 as a condition of a $29 million emergency loan to keep the school system afloat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Something about these spirits buffered her, kept her afloat.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
