aloft
Example Sentences
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It could soar on IPO days and remain aloft, despite what the numbers suggest will be a majestic overvaluation from the inception.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The injury also did not stop Martinez from joining in the post-match celebrations as he jumped into the Villa fans before hoisting manager Unai Emery aloft.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Hundreds of fans flooded on to the pitch in ecstasy, zigzagging around, arms aloft.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
“Wealthy Americans have been credited with keeping consumer spending aloft over the past few years as general uncertainty spread,” said Elizabeth Renter, senior economist at NerdWallet.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
“Now,” said John, lifting Robin aloft, “thou’lt be carried on my shoulder—so. For thou’rt the hero of this victory,” and together they went down the long stretches of ladder and stair to the ground.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
Vocabulary lists containing aloft
A Long Walk to Water
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"Paul Revere's Ride" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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"The Odyssey," Vocabulary from Part 1 of the epic poem
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