floating

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The anchoring players are seen in white with the floating players given more freedom in yellow.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

A 1778 document with George Washington’s signature floating above the Oath of Allegiance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Its booster successfully landed on a floating platform in the Atlantic Ocean about nine minutes and 30 seconds after takeoff.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

A week after the crew returned from space, Koch said she still wakes up feeling like she is floating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

With his right hand, Jonathan clutched Abby’s tree, trying to keep it from floating away from him.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret