sinking

British

/ ˈsɪŋkɪŋ /

noun

1. a feeling in the stomach caused by hunger or uneasiness
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a sinking feeling

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The splitter and its devastating sinking action had been the defining pitch of the 1980s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

And the dollar climbed against the euro, pound and yen after sinking on Monday.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The finding supports stories from 19th-century sailors who reported whales using their heads to ram and push objects, sometimes even sinking ships.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

Manchester United's Luke Shaw may also have a similar sinking feeling, while Manchester City defender John Stones is a more complicated case.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

All at once, the army of animals withdrew, and the Juggernaut continued sinking straight toward its target.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown

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