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    v.t.Transitive VerbTo push something down into the ground
    He sank the last fence post in the run
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo dig (a well)
    He sank the well near the animal sheds so that they would not have to carry the water too far
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo cause to go under the surface of a liquid
    He sank beneath the surface of the waves
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo move down toward a lower point
    The dirt sank when it rained
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo decrease in value or amount
    The price of the ruble sank this week

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    Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)

    56:24Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
    • In 2003, the Thailand authorities deliberately sank a Chinese fishing vessel off Similan Island No.

      In 2003, the Thailand authorities deliberately sank a Chinese fishing vessel off Similan Island No.

    • In 1997, the King Cruiser, a passenger ferry, sank between Phuket and Phi Phi Island, creating a brand-new artificial reef and a highly popular dive site.

      In 1997, the King Cruiser, a passenger ferry, sank between Phuket and Phi Phi Island, creating a brand-new artificial reef and a highly popular dive site.

    C1

    New images of Titanic show the ship's iconic railing has broken off

    02:57New images of Titanic show the ship's iconic railing has broken off
    • The infamous ocean liner sank over a century ago after hitting an iceberg back in 1912 during its maiden voyage. 1,500 people lost their lives.

      The infamous ocean liner sank over a century ago after hitting an iceberg back in 1912 during its maiden voyage. 1,500 people lost their lives.

    • The infamous ocean liner sank over a century ago after hitting an iceberg back in 1912 during its maiden voyage.

      The infamous ocean liner sank over a century ago after hitting an iceberg back in 1912 during its maiden voyage.

    B1

    A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Full Audiobook with Subtitles and Chapters

    17:28A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Full Audiobook with Subtitles and Chapters
    • and had barely time to reel to bed before he sank into a heavy sleep.

      and had barely time to reel to bed before he sank into a heavy sleep.

    • in which his hand relaxed; and had barely time to  reel to bed, before he sank into a heavy sleep.

      in which his hand relaxed; and had barely time to  reel to bed, before he sank into a heavy sleep.

    B2

    The Complete History of the Second World War | World War II Documentary | Part 1

    48:30The Complete History of the Second World War | World War II Documentary | Part 1
    • On August the 15th, 1940, an Italian submarine sank the Greek warship Elly.

      On August the 15th, 1940, an Italian submarine sank the Greek warship Elly.

    • Ioannis Metaxas on August 15th 1940 an Italian submarine sank the Greek warship Elli

      Ioannis Metaxas on August 15th 1940 an Italian submarine sank the Greek warship Elli

    B1

    Steven Pinker's "Why free speech is fundamental"

    09:50Steven Pinker's "Why free speech is fundamental"
    • Once this realization sank in during the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, the traditional understanding of the world was upended.

      Once this realization sank in during the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, the traditional understanding of the world was upended.

    • Once this realization sank in during the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, the traditional

      Once this realization sank in during the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, the traditional

    B2

    What If You Just Keep Digging?

    11:36What If You Just Keep Digging?
    • During that time, the densest materials, which are the iron metal, and sank and formed the core.

      During that time, the densest materials, which are the iron metal, and sank and formed the core.

    B1

    Why Americans Love Taco Bell

    14:34Why Americans Love Taco Bell
    • Sales at locations that have been open for at least a year sank 5% in 2009.

      Sales at locations that have been open for at least a year sank 5% in 2009.

    • Sales at locations have been open for at least a year sank 5 percent in 2009 but by 2010 they posted positive same store sales growth.

      Sales at locations have been open for at least a year sank 5 percent in 2009 but by 2010 they posted positive same store sales growth.

    B2

    考古学者だけど「人類の研究」について質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    14:36考古学者だけど「人類の研究」について質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • Off the coast of Antarctica, the Endurance got lodged in the ice, ultimately sank because the ice would melt and the ship would sink.

      Off the coast of Antarctica, the Endurance got lodged in the ice, ultimately sank because the ice would melt and the ship would sink.

    • The Endurance got lodged in the ice, ultimately sank because the ice would melt and the ship would sink.

      The Endurance got lodged in the ice, ultimately sank because the ice would melt and the ship would sink.

    B1

    How to Pronounce S and Th θ Sounds Learn English Pronunciation Course

    13:32How to Pronounce S and Th θ Sounds Learn English Pronunciation Course
    • "Face." "Faith." "Forse." "Forth." "Grosse." "Growth." "Mass." "Mouth." "Miss." "Myth." "Moss." "Moth." "Mouse." "Mouth." "North." "North." "Pass." "Path." "Purse." "Perth." "Race." "Raith." "Sank." "Sank." "Saw." "Thought." "Seem." "Theme." "Sick." "Fick." "Sigh." "A thigh." "Sin." "Thin." "Sing." "Thing." "Sink." "Think." "Sum." "Thum." "Sung." "Thung." "Sort." "Thought." "Suds." "Thuds." "Symbol." "Thimble." "Tense." "Tenth." "Truse." "Truth." "Use." "Youth." "Worse." "Worth." Very good guys.

      "Face." "Faith." "Forse." "Forth." "Grosse." "Growth." "Mass." "Mouth." "Miss." "Myth." "Moss." "Moth." "Mouse." "Mouth." "North." "North." "Pass." "Path." "Purse." "Perth." "Race." "Raith." "Sank." "Sank." "Saw." "Thought." "Seem." "Theme." "Sick." "Fick." "Sigh." "A thigh." "Sin." "Thin." "Sing." "Thing." "Sink." "Think." "Sum." "Thum." "Sung." "Thung." "Sort." "Thought." "Suds." "Thuds." "Symbol." "Thimble." "Tense." "Tenth." "Truse." "Truth." "Use." "Youth." "Worse." "Worth." Very good guys.

    • "Face." "Faith." "Forse." "Forth." "Grosse." "Growth." "Mass." "Mouth." "Miss." "Myth." "Moss." "Moth." "Mouse." "Mouth." "North." "North." "Pass." "Path." "Purse." "Perth." "Race." "Rathe." "Sank." "Sank." "Saw." "Thought." "Seen." "Theme." "Sick." "Thick." "Sigh." "Thigh." "Sin." "Thin." "Sing." "Thing." "Sink." "Think." "Son." "Thumb." "Sung." "Thung." "Sort." "Thought." "Suds." "Thuds." "Symbol." "Thimble." "Tense." "Tenth." "Truse." "Truth." "Use." "Youth." "Worse." "Worth." Very good guys.

      "Face." "Faith." "Forse." "Forth." "Grosse." "Growth." "Mass." "Mouth." "Miss." "Myth." "Moss." "Moth." "Mouse." "Mouth." "North." "North." "Pass." "Path." "Purse." "Perth." "Race." "Rathe." "Sank." "Sank." "Saw." "Thought." "Seen." "Theme." "Sick." "Thick." "Sigh." "Thigh." "Sin." "Thin." "Sing." "Thing." "Sink." "Think." "Son." "Thumb." "Sung." "Thung." "Sort." "Thought." "Suds." "Thuds." "Symbol." "Thimble." "Tense." "Tenth." "Truse." "Truth." "Use." "Youth." "Worse." "Worth." Very good guys.

    A2

    Practice Your English Pronunciation /s/ vs sh /ʃ/ Sounds | Course #15

    15:11Practice Your English Pronunciation /s/ vs sh /ʃ/ Sounds | Course #15
    • Let's get started. crass crash crust crushed crash fished gas gash gust gushed mass marsh mess mesh mosh mosh plus plush puss push rust rushed sack shack sag shag said shed sail shale sake shake sail shale same shame sank shank sass sash save shave saw sure seen seen sheen seal sheal seat sheet seed sheed seen sheen seep sheep seer sheer sees she's sell shell so show sift shift sigh shy sign shine sill shill sin shin single shingle sip ship so show sock shock sod shod sofa shofar sob shop sort short sucks shucks sue shoe sun shun sun Great, guys.

      Let's get started. crass crash crust crushed crash fished gas gash gust gushed mass marsh mess mesh mosh mosh plus plush puss push rust rushed sack shack sag shag said shed sail shale sake shake sail shale same shame sank shank sass sash save shave saw sure seen seen sheen seal sheal seat sheet seed sheed seen sheen seep sheep seer sheer sees she's sell shell so show sift shift sigh shy sign shine sill shill sin shin single shingle sip ship so show sock shock sod shod sofa shofar sob shop sort short sucks shucks sue shoe sun shun sun Great, guys.

    • "Sank".

      "Sank".

    B2