sinking ship
Example Sentences
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“I tend to like to work with older people because the ROI is so much greater…. it’s like taking over a sinking ship, a company that is headed to bankruptcy,” O’Mara said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
After five consecutive losses, several weeks of mounting frustration, and the most painful collapse imaginable the night before, the Dodgers took a crucial first step toward righting their sinking ship on Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2025
Who buys a ticket to get on a sinking ship?
From Seattle Times ● May 11, 2024
England are a "sinking ship" and players need to "take responsibility" for a poor World Cup, says former captain Eoin Morgan.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2023
They were in the saloon of a sinking ship, looking up at him through the darkening water.
From "1984" by George Orwell
