afloat

Example Sentences

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Some pharmacists have told the BBC they have had to remortgage their homes or dip into pensions to keep their businesses afloat while waiting for reimbursement prices to catch up with soaring costs.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 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

JetBlue swooped in with a $3.8 billion merger bid that promised to keep Spirit afloat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The boat leaks, and they must bail in tandem to keep themselves afloat.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman