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    In the clear Caribbean waters, the boat seemed to float in mid-air
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    The financiers are trying to float a new company
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Were you able to float a loan on your house?
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    noun
    
    I can swim out to the float
    
    
    
    
    
    The bridge is supported by floats
    
    
    
    
    
    Our parade float won first prize