foundering

[US]/[ˈfaʊndərɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈfaʊndərɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (past participle of founder)having been established; originating
n.the act of sinking or causing to sink; a state of collapse or failure
v.to sink or cause a ship to sink; to struggle to avoid failure

Phrases & Collocations

foundering ship

foundering business

foundering on rocks

foundering hope

foundering efforts

foundering ambition

foundering regime

foundering career

foundering state

foundering project

Example Sentences

the ship was foundering in the storm, taking on water rapidly.

his business was foundering after the loss of their biggest client.

the project was foundering due to a lack of funding and resources.

she felt her hopes foundering as the deadline approached.

the team's morale was foundering after a series of defeats.

the company was foundering under the weight of its debt.

he watched his career foundering after the scandal broke.

the negotiations were foundering on the issue of compensation.

the old system was foundering under the increased demand.

the athlete's confidence was foundering after the injury.

the relationship was foundering due to constant arguments.

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