afloat
Example Sentences
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We know that underneath, we’re laboring frantically to keep going — sometimes, even just to stay afloat.
From Los Angeles Times
Keeping the ship afloat until the talented recruiting class that includes Saniyah Hall makes its way to campus.
From Los Angeles Times
What’s keeping the jobs market afloat these days is Grandma and Grandpa.
The ship, though still afloat, "is severely damaged and even towing it is a complex operation", Demilito said.
From Barron's
But the money that kept some centers afloat during that time has now been spent.
From Salon
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