foundered
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After nearly a year of sailing, the ship struck a reef in heavy storms and foundered on May 21, 1832.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
Authentic specializes in acquiring and investing in famous retail properties that have foundered.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2026
The original plan was to go into partnership with Porsche, but that deal foundered by late summer 2022.
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 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
Black Star went down the line from pan to pan and nearly foundered himself.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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