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flotation

[floh-tey-shuhn] / floʊˈteɪ ʃən /


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A few miles outside Guerneville at Steelhead Beach, several men stepped into the water, laden with flotation devices.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

This could help explain why so many of those who came on Thursday swam or used flotation devices to get to Ceuta.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Discarded flotation rings and clothes had been left on the shore near where the frontier barrier meets the sea.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

The confusion that ensued became a "catalyst" for modern regulations mandating better flotation equipment on planes and preflight briefings on how to use it, aviation safety expert John Cox told AP.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

At times like these I need an air sickness bag and an oxygen mask and a chair cushion that doubles as a flotation device.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King




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