tread water
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New York gold contracts continued to tread water, falling slightly to around $4,340 a troy ounce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Fennell’s eye for image-making is her greatest directorial strength; it’s what keeps her films afloat even when their screenplays struggle to tread water.
From Salon ● Feb. 14, 2026
“Investors are rightfully looking for opportunities beyond the AI theme. And a more diverse set of sectors is helping broader averages like the S&P 500 tread water while near- and intermediate-term Tech dynamics play out.”
From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026
In the meantime, the Dodgers will have to continue to tread water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2025
I kicked and paddled, doing my best to tread water as I sucked down air, and looked around in confusion.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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