- past tense form of sink.
sank
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Shipping risks remained elevated after two cargo ships sank near the Strait of Hormuz following attacks, The Wall Street Journal reported.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
The Sierra Canyon High alumnus sank three three-pointers in a stellar debut for his hometown team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
Shares of Bank of America sank in early Wednesday trading as the banking giant followed news of a massive government fine with earnings that missed expectations, citing weakness in its investment banking and trading businesses.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
Its stock sank last year to a five-year low after the company reported it was spending far more than expected on medical care for its members.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
He had only one chance —once it sank down where the water turned black and cold and unreachable, it was gone.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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