floating

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Upon entering the home, guests are greeted with a stunning two-story foyer punctuated by a floating staircase.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

However, it also produces thick clouds of black smoke, releases soot into the atmosphere, and leaves behind a layer of unburned residue floating on the ocean's surface.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

The mission used inflatable cushions to pull it to the surface before dragging it back to the North Sea on a floating platform.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Some, such as the Catalina 7, stay around for weeks as floating oil platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“No, no, no, no, nope. I told you. I’m not getting into one of your floating death traps.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam