flotation

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The chain is improbable but unmistakable: Harrison’s protest, the flotation of Northern Songs, Grade’s takeover, Jackson’s coup, Sony’s consolidation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 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

While traditional crab gear uses vertical lines to connect the pots to buoys at the surface, pop-up gear keeps the rope and a flotation device on the ocean floor with the trap.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2025

The firm has been gearing up for for a stock market flotation in the UK, putting it under scrutiny over both its working practices and its environmental impact.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2025

The flotation belt must be acid resistant, since it looks as good as new.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins