If this is not possible, tread water and signal to the shore that you are in distress.

Source: https://news.wgcu.org/section/weather/2023-06-30/excessive-heat-and-rip-currents-expected-across-the-state-this-independence-day-weekend

“In cars Tesla is delivering transformative margins in vehicle segments where traditional manufacturers can barely tread water.

Source: https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/04/31819690/cathie-wood-shares-optimism-for-cybertruck-says-it-will-destroy-rivals-pricing-structure

The latest earnings release/updates appear to have been a wash, but don’t assume this means QuantumScape shares will at worst tread water from here in the near-term.

Source: https://investorplace.com/2023/07/qs-stock-a-sell-after-its-low-charge-earnings-release/

Ultimately, with Rodgers reportedly eyeing a mid-December return, the Jets simply need someone who can help them tread water.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/11/jets-reportedly-benching-zach-wilson-making-tim-boyle-starter/

While is keen to lose focus, it’s an aquatic horror movie that resists the urge to tread water, instead delivering legions of monstrous chills.

Source: https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/448954/five-of-the-best-underrated-aquatic-horror-movies/