flotation

Example Sentences

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But on Dec. 12, he was left alone by the pools at Lincoln Elementary School in Ontario without any flotation devices, according to the complaint filed in San Bernardino County Superior Court on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

He says the move could even open up future processing options, including adding a conventional flotation circuit if later exploration supports it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

Octopus founder and chief executive Greg Jackson told the BBC there was "every chance" Kraken would list its shares "in the medium term", with the location of the flotation "between London and the US".

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

Life jackets are optional for adults, but every boat must carry enough personal flotation devices for every passenger.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

I still couldn’t see much of the island—just mist and rocks—but floating in the water were pieces of wood and fiberglass, the wreckage of old ships, even some flotation cushions from airplanes.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan