sank

Example Sentences

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Taipei sank more than five percent and Tokyo more than four percent.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The researchers believe the shipment sank during a particularly unstable period in Mediterranean history.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

"Honestly, my heart sank when the war started again," one audience member told BBC Persian.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Private-sector activity fell at its sharpest pace in 18 months in May, according to purchasing managers’ index data published this week, as demand for the eurozone’s goods and services sank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

He scuttled off the buoy and sank like a stone.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness