afloat

Example Sentences

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With income growth pausing and inflation increasing, people tapped into savings to keep afloat.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

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

The trust was nearing insolvency, and towns would need to pay up to keep it afloat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

But staying afloat is a full-time hustle, especially when bedazzled Corvette, headstrong Sade and dippy Mariah don’t always agree on their squad goals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

If I was really teaching him to swim, I’d make him take off the belt since it keeps him afloat, but what does it matter now?

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins