float off
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Ships float off the coast throughout the year, but autumn ushers in one of the biggest sailing regattas on the Mediterranean.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Having never trained in improv, Byrne had to adapt to being fed multiple alternative lines during filming while working with actors who might float off into comedic rants at any minute.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026
The military firm now favours the "float off" method, which is more controlled and allows a vessel to be launched in a more complete state.
From BBC ● May 22, 2025
And as I attempt to float off to sleep, I will start my calculations for the next day of spirit week: “Dress in your favorite sports team colors!”
From Washington Post ● May 25, 2022
The bolts were making the normal-looking white man in the picture with him float off his feet and scramble and scratch at the air like he was ’bout to drift up to the clouds!
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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