Joining that start-up now feels like climbing aboard a sinking ship.

When the teacher called my name and I hadn't done the homework, I felt a sinking feeling in my stomach.

Many old apartment buildings have outdated kitchen sinks that clog easily.

When working on classified projects, remember that loose lips sink ships, so keep sensitive details to yourself.

When we moved out, we packed everything including the kitchen sink into the van.

When the company announced the layoffs, the junior staff scattered like rats from a sinking ship.

They inspected the damaged hull to see if the old fishing boat was sinkable.

After the heavy rains, the rural road developed sinkages that made driving hazardous.

The fishermen packed extra sinkers in the tackle box before dawn.

Officials finally captured the sinker who had been sabotaging ships in the harbor, but questions remained about his motives.