foundered

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Instead, they foundered in the breeze, squeezing out whatever bitter juice was left in a dirge that would prove to drag on for at least another week.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

Earlier efforts to establish a U.S. rare-earth industry foundered because China has flooded the market, undermining the business case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Sure enough, just days after a 2-0 home win against Athletic Club in the Champions League, Newcastle foundered on the road once again - despite going ahead through Harvey Barnes.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

The five living presidents who succeeded him, whose own Mideast peace efforts sometimes bore brief fruit but more often foundered, have all paid public tribute to him, in their own ways.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2025

The mail foundered with the government; they received no answer.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen