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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a sinking" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you are describing the action of something sinking or a feeling of decline or loss.
Example: "The ship was a sinking vessel, slowly disappearing beneath the waves."
Alternatives: "a decline" or "a downfall".
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"We're on a sinking ship".
This is a sinking ship.
ARE the rats leaving a sinking ship?
I developed a sinking feeling.
Translation: a sinking Zynga won't hurt Facebook.
Do rats abandon a sinking ship?
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Rent was a sunk cost.
That's a sunk cost.
Professor Ben Polak: It's a sunk cost.
It's a sunk cost.
This type of expenditure is called a sunk cost.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com