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Either way, it seems increasingly likely that the rest of his agenda will founder, leaving Gorsuch as his sole triumph.

From Slate May 17, 2017

In that fog, they’re terrified the ship of state will founder and all the more grateful for a firm hand at the helm, one who seems to have an inside track on reality.

From Forbes Mar. 5, 2015

Satisfying these conditions will be so tricky that some analysts think the deal will founder.

From Economist Sep. 20, 2012

A school that does not aggressively manage its ranking will founder, and because there are no cops on this beat, there is no downside to creative accounting.

From New York Times Jan. 9, 2011

"Do you mean, Cadogan"—all was silence when Meade spoke up—"do you mean there is a possibility that this ship will founder?"

From Sonnie-Boy's People by Connolly, James B. (James Brendan)