afloat

Example Sentences

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Their own boat was left listing as water drained out of the canal, but thanks to water-pumping organised by the Canal and River Trust, they were afloat again, albeit temporarily displaced.

From BBC

Meanwhile, she contended, she was struggling to stay afloat on the several thousand dollars in monthly spousal support that the court temporarily awarded her as the proceedings stretched on for more than two years.

From Los Angeles Times

Many of the companies have incurred billions of dollars in losses because of mismanagement and corruption, forcing the government to inject funds to keep them afloat.

From Barron's

The EU estimates Ukraine needs an extra €135 billion to stay afloat over the next two years, with the cash crunch set to start in April.

From BBC

Under the law, the city of Budapest may apply for a loan from the state-owned Hungarian Development Bank to stay afloat and pay salaries.

From Barron's