How to Use above water in a Sentence

above water

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  • The water is low enough now that the town is once again above water.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • If anything, Bamford keeps doing her act to stay above water.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026
  • To conserve body heat in frigid waters, like the bay, draw your knees to your chest, cross your arms over your chest, and keep your head above water.
    — Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • The Roamer was still afloat, with three or four feet of her prow showing above water, her cabin awash and her stern out of sight.
    — James D. Oxley, Outdoor Life, 5 Aug. 2026
  • People should also avoid stirring up sediment in shallow, warm water, and keep their heads above water when in hot springs.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The headphones use Bluetooth mode above water, but MP3 WAV, and other formats under water, since water disrupts the Bluetooth signal.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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