foundering
/ˈfaʊndərɪŋ/
adjective
- Sinking or filling with water, as a ship.
- Waves crashed over the foundering boat as it slowly disappeared beneath the surface.
- The foundering ship sent out a distress signal before it went under.
- The coast guard rescued the crew from the foundering vessel just in time.
- Failing or collapsing; in a state of decline or ruin.
- The foundering marriage could not be repaired despite months of counseling.
- The foundering economy left many people without jobs.
- They tried to save the foundering company by cutting costs and finding new investors.
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noun
- The act of sinking or failing.
- The foundering of the business was a slow and painful process.
- The foundering of the peace process led to renewed conflict.
- The foundering of the ship was caused by a massive leak in the hull.