sank
Example Sentences
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The researchers believe the shipment sank during a particularly unstable period in Mediterranean history.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
"Honestly, my heart sank when the war started again," one audience member told BBC Persian.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
But when Herzl finally met Rothschild at the family bank, the encounter quickly sank both men’s expectations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
The tech-heavy index sank 4.2%, while the S&P 500 dropped 2.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 695 points, or 1.4%.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
But strangely, a deep ache of disappointment sank into my bones.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
