sinking ship
Example Sentences
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Carlson can sense a sinking ship, and he is jumping into a life raft.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 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
He also made headlines again when he stated Welsh rugby sometimes felt like a "sinking ship".
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025
Who buys a ticket to get on a sinking ship?
From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024
So the sound of helium-pitched cartoon characters had to be the life raft for this sinking ship of awkwardness.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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