foundered

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Authentic specializes in acquiring and investing in famous retail properties that have foundered.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

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

“Dad knows we didn’t kill Miss Myrt. She died of her own meanness. The bile backed up in her, and she foundered on it.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck