stay afloat
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He does just enough to stay afloat, so I cannot put him on a PIP.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Some launched their own ventures, working long hours and reinvesting the profits to stay afloat and grow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
But the combined impact of fewer customers and higher prices has left the shop asking for help from the community recently via a fundraising initiative to stay afloat.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
"Now you're talking 65 to 75 hours of work a week to stay afloat and pay your bills."
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
It was able to stay afloat because of its four engines.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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