sinking ship
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Carlson can sense a sinking ship, and he is jumping into a life raft.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026
Those lost at sea or aboard a sinking ship have used them as a last-ditch effort to call for help.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2024
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
And then an enormous wave lifted the raft and pulled us away from the sinking ship.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
![]()