stay afloat

Example Sentences

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Billy-Jo Pierce says she is "living in survival mode", juggling multiple jobs to stay afloat in Bristol, the UK's second most expensive city.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

He saw leasing part of his land to a solar company as a way to stay afloat and keep the land in the family.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

The announcement comes amid concerns from investors about Lucid’s ability to stay afloat.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

We know that underneath, we’re laboring frantically to keep going — sometimes, even just to stay afloat.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

While you’re working you’re going to stay afloat, but the minute you stop moving is the minute you start sinking.

From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones