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had been foundering
  • past perfect progressive of founder.

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In Jobs' absence, Apple had been foundering as its share of the computer market shriveled.

From Chicago Tribune • Oct. 6, 2011

The marriage which had been foundering on the shoals of Hollywood was ending in amicable divorce.

From Time Magazine Archive