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

Despite a stumble with a bogey at the 16th, he responded immediately by sinking an eight-foot putt for birdie at the par-three 17th to regain his narrow advantage.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

But as consumer sentiment has been sinking to new lows, the mood in equity markets has improved significantly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Equipment and supplies had fallen from the station and were sinking to the bottom.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown