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keep afloat





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With income growth pausing and inflation increasing, people tapped into savings to keep afloat.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

“Forget what I had to go through after that to keep myself together and keep afloat in the world,” says Mr. Squier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

“With careers collapsing and organisations struggling to keep afloat, artists are increasingly having to leave the industry completely, and arts organisations are diminishing their output as they fight for survival,” she said.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2024

My will to live was slippery at best, but I knew I had to keep afloat for my eldest daughter, Grace, who loves birthdays, parties, and merriment.

From Slate • May 13, 2024

Well, she’s old, but I guess after eighty years of living in District 4 she can keep afloat.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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