afloat

Example Sentences

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But both are domestic industries operating in a global world, kept afloat by a regulatory scaffolding that gives priority to producer stability over consumer welfare and industry efficiency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

When Perry’s parents divorced, her mother, too arrogant to sustain a conventional job, resorted to other ways to keep the family afloat.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The overall impression was one of a theater industry treading water — the goal being to stay afloat until the culture, the state of national politics and the economics of producing improve.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The airline industry has faced a difficult business environment as rising jet-fuel prices put pressure on carriers’ balance sheets, but Spirit was already struggling to remain afloat.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

She kicked and struggled, trying to keep both of them afloat.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan