floating

Example Sentences

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“Some oil is floating on tankers, some is delayed, some is stranded and some production is temporarily shut in,” Innes said.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Zhou declined to comment on whether the Hui Chan was serving as a floating armory when it was seized.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

There are constant outbreaks of infectious disease on these floating holidays, and people want to know whether I would tolerate the risk of getting ill on a cruise ship.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

A vessel reportedly operating as a "floating armoury" in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to the maritime risk management company Vanguard.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Jonathan realized that her tree was not floating as fast as his was.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret