The soaptree yucca plant can make its stem grow longer to keep its leaves above the sand.

VOA: special.2010.01.04

To keep your head above water is a colorful expression that means staying out of debt.

VOA: special.2009.05.10

A company that can keep its head above water can survive economic hard times.

VOA: special.2009.05.10

Johnson says that the Buffalo Soldiers learned to keep their tempers under control, because if they didn't rise above a conflict, they'd be court-martialed and lose their jobs.

VOA: standard.2009.11.25