founder
noun
a person who founds or establishes something, as a company or institution.
have foundered
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present perfectof founder.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Authentic specializes in acquiring and investing in famous retail properties that have foundered.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2026
In May 1999, Sir Tony Blair received an update from the Treasury, in a document warning that discussions with ICL over the terms of a deal "have foundered".
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2025
But scientists’ attempts to conduct real-world experiments have foundered on public and policymakers’ concerns.
From Salon ● Dec. 12, 2024
One area in particular, the west coast of Jutland—a peninsula that encompasses much of Denmark and part of Germany—is famous because so many ships have foundered after being smashed against it.
From National Geographic ● Dec. 15, 2023
They would have foundered in the Dead Marshes but for Gollum.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
