foundered

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Love's ship has foundered on the rocks of life. We're quits: stupid to draw up a list of mutual sorrows, hurts and pains. Vladimir Mayakovsky

Deep in the silent waters, A thousand fathoms low, A gallant ship lies perishing - She foundered long ago. Letitia Elizabeth Landon

Benjamin Franklin had attempted to persuade the French to lead by example and stop issuing letters of marque to their corsairs, but the effort foundered when war loomed with Britain once again. Source: Internet

During the peak period of Murray River commerce (roughly 1855 to 1920), it presented a major impediment to the passage of goods and produce between Adelaide and the Murray settlements, and many vessels foundered or were wrecked there. Source: Internet

After twelve days at sea, the ship foundered in a gale. Source: Internet

Despite the two generals' mutual admiration, negotiations foundered, according to the Romans due to "Punic faith", meaning bad faith. Source: Internet