afloat

Example Sentences

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But the money that kept some centers afloat during that time has now been spent.

From Salon

All I could see of him was a dark head, and flailing hands, as he struggled to grab ahold, as he tried to keep himself afloat.

From Literature

The company has said in court filings that it had no choice but to use lenders’ money to keep the business afloat before filing for bankruptcy in January.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now more than ever, I had to open the store and keep it afloat.

From Literature

However, Malta's transport authority last week said the wreck was still afloat, drifting without a crew between Malta and the Italian island of Lampedusa.

From Barron's