sink
Example Sentences
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Thus, when the inevitable blow falls, it is “fluctuat nec mergitur” — being tossed by the waves but does not sink.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
The process forms clumps that sink to the bottom, creating a dense biomass layer that can be collected and removed more easily.
From Science Daily • May 12, 2026
And by a boatload, I mean a battleship-sized boat — sent to sink the rest of the NBA.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
They’re reclaiming date night, saying no to schlepping to 17 different after-school activities and making peace with dirty dishes in the sink.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Ma dropped the radishes she was holding into the sink.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Vocabulary lists containing sink
How Low Can You Go? Synonyms for "Downward"
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Units 2–3
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Going Down: Synonyms for "Fall"
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