sinking ship
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After five consecutive losses, several weeks of mounting frustration, and the most painful collapse imaginable the night before, the Dodgers took a crucial first step toward righting their sinking ship on Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025
Who buys a ticket to get on a sinking ship?
From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024
England are a "sinking ship" and players need to "take responsibility" for a poor World Cup, says former captain Eoin Morgan.
From BBC • Nov. 8, 2023
But it’d be like rearranging your deck chair on a sinking ship that’s already asked you to leave.
From Slate • Oct. 6, 2023
So the sound of helium-pitched cartoon characters had to be the life raft for this sinking ship of awkwardness.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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