flotation
Example Sentences
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The chain is improbable but unmistakable: Harrison’s protest, the flotation of Northern Songs, Grade’s takeover, Jackson’s coup, Sony’s consolidation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
The move paves the way for Kraken to be demerged from Octopus, and for a potential stock market flotation for the business in the future.
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025
Life jackets are optional for adults, but every boat must carry enough personal flotation devices for every passenger.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025
The firm has been gearing up for for a stock market flotation in the UK, putting it under scrutiny over both its working practices and its environmental impact.
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2025
It would play a double role: it would provide extra flotation to compensate for the vertical weight of the mast, and it would make for a slightly raised seat for me.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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