flotation
Example Sentences
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The hardest and most "important" item to source was the yellow flotation barrels, which are like those used by the characters in the blockbuster to track the shark.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 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
The move paves the way for Kraken to be demerged from Octopus, and for a potential stock market flotation for the business in the future.
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
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