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aSic
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join:2001-05-17
Wakulla, FL

aSic

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Foundering?

Never heard of this term. I figured they meant to use "floundering" when I read the rest of the article. I looked it up, and sure enough, foundering exists, but I'm not sure it is the proper word, as it refers to filling a ship with water and sinking it. I wasnt aware the partnership was being dissolved, as sinking the ship is a kind of permanent thing. Floundering is much better as it refers to a hapless struggle, or to show great difficulty. Damn you WSJ and your big words.

jseymour
join:2009-12-11
Waterford, MI

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jseymour

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It's perfectly legitimate usage:
quote:
1. (of a ship, boat, etc.) to fill with water and sink.
2. to fall or sink down, as buildings, ground, etc.: Built on a former lake bed, the building has foundered nearly ten feet.
3. to become wrecked; fail utterly: The project foundered because public support was lacking.
4. to stumble, break down, or go lame, as a horse: His mount foundered on the rocky path.

Jim