underwater

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About 1.1 million American homeowners were underwater on their mortgages at the end of last year as home prices stalled, signaling a deepening crisis within the housing market.

From MarketWatch

“I thought you said the gators were riding out the storm underwater,” Nicole said.

From Literature

A person with a broken ankle would have a hard time climbing out of a car that was underwater.

From Literature

The subsequent 15-month consolidation resembles a potential “beach ball held underwater” type breakout, suggesting the possibility for a powerful move if resistance gives way.

From Barron's

“You really don’t think this is weird? We were making a pretend submarine. How can a refrigerator box travel underwater?”

From Literature