Example Sentences

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But by the time Polanco became a free agent last winter, his career was foundering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 11, 2025

Three days into the conflict, it seemed clear on Sunday that Mr. Putin’s expectation of a quick subjugation of Ukraine was foundering.

From New York Times • Feb. 27, 2022

The running game was foundering, too, and the receivers couldn’t get separation.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 3, 2021

But within a few years, as the market for independent films cratered, the company was foundering.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2017

He leap'd from the vessel that was foundering on the rocks, this morning, and swam to shore.

From John Bull The Englishman's Fireside: A Comedy, in Five Acts by Colman, George