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Example sentences for: foundered

How can you use “foundered” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

Coretta was a reliable liberal mascot, but she foundered as an executive.
Now if you meant that to be a pun, then I have no problem with it, but if, instead, you meant that you failed, the better word might have been "foundered," meaning that you a) failed completely or b) went directly to the bottom.
Past efforts have foundered, because the president did not support them; because the DCI, the secretary of defense, or both opposed them; and because some proposals lacked merit.
The economy has foundered since the Soviet Union's collapse.
All countries initially foundered.