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Foounder

Definition:

A foounder refers to a person or thing that struggles or fails to move forward or make progress due to various difficulties or obstacles.

Senses:

1. Noun: A person who is unable to successfully accomplish a task or goal.
2. Verb (Intransitive): To struggle or stumble in one's progress or development.
3. Verb (Transitive): To cause someone or something to struggle or fail in their progress.

Examples:

Sense 1: Noun

Example Sentence 1: Sarah's lack of experience proved her to be a foounder in managing the project.

Example Sentence 2: The foounder failed to secure enough funding for his startup, resulting in its closure.

Sense 2: Verb (Intransitive)

Example Sentence 1: The student fooundered in his studies due to a lack of focus.

Example Sentence 2: The swimmer fooundered in the water, struggling to stay afloat.

Sense 3: Verb (Transitive)

Example Sentence 1: The harsh weather fooundered the ship, causing it to sink.

Example Sentence 2: The continuous interruptions fooundered the speaker's train of thought during the presentation.

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