Slowly the forward section began to dip and the remaining part sank lower.

And that part of it has finally sunk in.

The mine explosion split the ship in two, and the after part, packed with soldiers, sank rapidly.

Only part of what Sam had said had sunk in.

This part sank as well during an attempt to tow it to shallow water.

You don't know Quiss began, then gave a start as the last part of what his adversary had said sank in.

As if that part were just sinking in, Darcy pressed a hand to her stomach.

That part of the city sank into darkness.

Lieutenant Smith was last seen standing on the bridge as the front part of the ship sank.

Sometimes a plank or part of a building sank six or eight inches beneath them.