afloat
Example Sentences
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Portugal committed to a deep restructuring of the airline in 2021 in exchange for EU approval of 3.2 billion euros of public aid to keep it afloat.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Supporting all that consumption is an economy that might frustrate Americans but is nonetheless keeping spending habits afloat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
He said their parents had little money, and worked several jobs to keep the family afloat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
The charity is now having to dip into its reserves to keep afloat.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Ashton’s wasn’t pulling in enough customers to make money, and Luma found herself working longer and longer hours to keep the place afloat.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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