sinking

Example Sentences

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Standing in front of the post office in Alhambra, the 52-year-old paddled her arms as though to keep from sinking.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

She noted that most collisions tended to happen deep offshore, leading to the animals sinking to the bottom of the ocean rather than washing up on the coast.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Whirlpool’s stock is sinking as customers dramatically cut back on discretionary appliance purchases.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

That pushed I bonds up, just as other fixed-income products were sinking lower.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

A sinking feeling pulled at my chest with each entry.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu