foundered

[US]/ˈfaʊndəd/
[UK]/ˈfaʊndərd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.failed; collapsed; went bankrupt; sank

Phrases & Collocations

foundered ship

foundered plan

foundered project

foundered business

foundered venture

foundered idea

foundered strategy

foundered effort

foundered initiative

foundered attempt

Example Sentences

the project foundered due to lack of funding.

his hopes foundered when the deal fell through.

the ship foundered in the stormy seas.

many startups foundered because of poor management.

the negotiations foundered on key issues.

her career foundered after the scandal.

the expedition foundered in the harsh conditions.

his plans foundered when he lost support.

the company foundered after the ceo's departure.

efforts to reform the system foundered on resistance.

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