set afloat

Example Sentences

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His cruelties are all but overshadowed by his courage, especially when he and a few adherents are set afloat in the long boat by the mutineers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2023

Over the summer, scientific consensus has slowly shifted to understand that the virus could be set afloat by speech—or song—and remain in the air long enough to infect those who inhale them.

From Slate • Sep. 11, 2020

But owing to the great quantity here, it almost seemed as if the panels were being set afloat as a form of display, as if they were merchandise for sale.

From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2019

In 1982, the half-made rig was set afloat, and a multi-layered box of steel was craned into place to form the deck.

From The Guardian • May 2, 2017

Their voices turn muffled, their words drifting off like they've been set afloat.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton