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Is this what the NBA has sunk to?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

The U.S. military has sunk or destroyed more than 30 Iranian warships, including a large drone carrier, said Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

While it is the first time since 1945 that an American submarine has sunk an enemy ship this way, the UK and Pakistan have both sunk vessels using torpedoes since then.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Nike stock has sunk 19% this year, lagging the 17% gain.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

Not even when I come running in the house to tell him Rose has sunk.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick