Words similar to foundering

Example sentences for: foundering

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

The papers also report that censure is fading fast, foundering on a combination of strict constitutional readings and disputes about precise wording.
Browsing the "Contents," I see a "Dialogue" about the credibility of Kenneth Starr; "The Conservative Collapse," about the foundering Republican Party; and "I Had Coffee With Clinton," speaking glowingly about a White House visit.
The warning on Spanish maps unfortunately did little to stop ships from running aground or foundering on the treacherous shoals; even today treasure lost centuries ago is still being discovered and salvaged.
What if a foundering political campaign were the wacky premise for a failing TV show!
For most quiz participants, the "precarious venture" that needed saving was either a failing TV show or a foundering political campaign.