

(13) A chance to go afloat on a working scientific research vessel to learn how the oceans work is on offer this half-term. (12) Since then, the business has generated sufficient sales and garnered enough grants for basic research to stay afloat without going into debt. (11) Certainly, the weakening contract prices are a blow to the company as it struggles to stay afloat under the weight of massive debt. (10) He was wearing a padded coat and I think that was giving him some buoyancy and keeping him afloat. (9) It's only the willingness of the foreign central banks to buy our debt that keeps us afloat.

(8) As the badly injured seaman struggled to stay afloat in the freezing water - he was not wearing a lifejacket - crewmen from his ship threw lifebuoys. (7) There are rumours afloat that a major musical act will be playing this time next year. (6) The water strider's hairy legs work to keep it afloat. (5) They groom them constantly, keeping the pups' fur in such good condition that it keeps the pup afloat and unable to sink. (4) This is deeply insulting to our members, skilled and dedicated professionals who have worked above and beyond the call of duty to keep services afloat through difficult times. (3) In the five years since the financial crisis struck, the country is still struggling to stay afloat as debt payment remains the biggest drag on its economy. (2) Analysts believe the larger insurers will have sufficient assets to withstand further falls, but some of the smaller companies may find staying afloat increasingly difficult. (1) When it comes to keeping the family farm afloat in what have been very difficult times in the agricultural industry, many assume it is the farmer who is earning all the money.
