afloat

Example Sentences

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An improving labor market is buoying homebuyer demand, Redfin says, which is keeping home price growth afloat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

But both are domestic industries operating in a global world, kept afloat by a regulatory scaffolding that gives priority to producer stability over consumer welfare and industry efficiency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Juan kept his son afloat long enough for a bystander to pull Kevin from the water relatively unharmed, Michelle, 44, said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The airline industry has faced a difficult business environment as rising jet-fuel prices put pressure on carriers’ balance sheets, but Spirit was already struggling to remain afloat.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Michael swam like a fish while I barely stayed afloat.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson