afloat

Example Sentences

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They have developed a technique that makes ordinary metal tubes unsinkable -- meaning the tubes stay afloat regardless of how long they remain underwater or how much damage they sustain.

From Science Daily

Bolton and his brother have tried to keep the firm in business, but he said he can no longer afford to pump in money to keep it afloat.

From BBC

First Brands secured an emergency cash infusion from some of its largest customers to keep it afloat after the bankrupt auto-parts supplier warned it has reached a “breaking point” this week.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company borrowed $1.1 billion from its senior lenders after it filed for bankruptcy, seeking to keep the business afloat long enough to sell or reorganize its various auto-part brands.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bankrupt auto-parts supplier First Brands is shutting down parts of its North American business after top lenders resisted providing additional funding to keep it afloat.

From The Wall Street Journal