afloat

Example Sentences

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Faced with rising costs, many have turned to side hustles to help keep them afloat.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Billy-Jo Pierce says she is "living in survival mode", juggling multiple jobs to stay afloat in Bristol, the UK's second most expensive city.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

But that “we” is only ever an expanded self, afloat from the rest of the universe.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The Stinky Dog might not be afloat when young Eduardo found a secure spot to hide his captain’s treasure.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein