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founder·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
foundering, going undernoun
(of a ship) sinking
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foundering
Foundering refers to the act of failing or breaking down completely, often used to describe sinking of a ship or a deteriorating situation. The term may also refer to stumbling or struggling due to health problems or physical exhaustion.
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Foundering
of Founder
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refounding
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of foundering in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of foundering in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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