keep afloat

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

To make something continue to float.

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Examples (20)

  • They were struggling to keep the vessel afloat in the storm.
  • They had to sell their assets to keep the business afloat.
  • The emergency loan was just enough to keep the company afloat for another quarter.
  • He is struggling to keep afloat after a series of personal problems.
  • A life jacket is designed to keep you afloat in deep water.
  • The small coffee shop is finding it difficult to keep afloat with rising rent prices.
  • She took a second job, working nights to keep her family afloat.
  • The government provided a bailout to keep the airline afloat during the pandemic.
  • It takes incredible effort to keep a new business afloat during its first year.
  • We will need to cut our expenses significantly if we want to keep afloat this year.
  • We tied empty plastic bottles to the raft to help keep it afloat.
  • A massive restructuring was necessary to keep the company afloat.
  • Despite dwindling donations, the charity has managed to keep afloat.
  • How did they manage to keep the startup afloat with so much competition?
  • The captain's quick thinking was crucial in keeping the damaged ship afloat.
  • Donations are essential to keep our charity afloat and continue our work.
  • Many small shops are finding it difficult to keep afloat against competition from large supermarkets.
  • For months, they've been working overtime just to keep their family business afloat.
  • A massive government bailout was required to keep the bank afloat.
  • Many new businesses take out loans simply to keep afloat in their first year.