flotation
Example Sentences
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That person, who eventually saved the dog, said White couldn’t hold onto a flotation device thrown to him and disappeared under the water in the Bailey Cove boat launch area.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
This could help explain why so many of those who came on Thursday swam or used flotation devices to get to Ceuta.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
The successful flotation raised about $8.5 billion for the 7% of shares that were offered although the over-allotment of shares, allows underwriters to increase that to around $10 billion.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
The confusion that ensued became a "catalyst" for modern regulations mandating better flotation equipment on planes and preflight briefings on how to use it, aviation safety expert John Cox told AP.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
I can swim, so the flotation belt’s not really necessary, but Brutus blocked my arrow with his, so I buckle it back on, thinking it might offer some protection.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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