sinking

British

/ ˈsɪŋkɪŋ /

noun

1. a feeling in the stomach caused by hunger or uneasiness
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a sinking feeling

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Means blamed all three Republican senators for sinking her nomination.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

As the water table drops, the land is sinking.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

It’s been another wild month in global oil markets, with crude prices sinking after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a cease-fire on April 8, only to eclipse prices from their record-breaking climb in March.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Together, these tools revealed a plate that is not simply sinking, but actively tearing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

As Raizel continued in the direction of the railroad station, I approached Frankie with a sinking heart.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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