keep afloat

Example Sentences

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To keep afloat, the school stages performances at tourist sites and runs a halal steamed-bun shop.

From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026

“Forget what I had to go through after that to keep myself together and keep afloat in the world,” says Mr. Squier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

My will to live was slippery at best, but I knew I had to keep afloat for my eldest daughter, Grace, who loves birthdays, parties, and merriment.

From Slate • May 13, 2024

The first-team All-American’s absence adds yet another hole to the ship the Bruins are trying to keep afloat heading into the offseason.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2023

This “gambling” method of remuneration was practiced by some of the burial companies because of the tremendous “turnover” in policyholders, and the companies had to have a constant stream of new business to keep afloat.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright