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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




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