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aground

[uh-ground] / əˈgraʊnd /


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Ice islands from Petermann may instead travel farther before running aground.

From Science Daily Sep. 4, 2026

The idea ran aground after a producer cited a lack of tension among captains.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

HM Coastguard previously said the vessel remained aground and the responsibility of its owner.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

“The Little Sister” grows even more intriguing once the love affair runs aground, forcing Fatima to flounder in her heartache.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 12, 2026

Dad set out one anchor so we wouldn’t drift and run aground, then he fetched the pole we’d brought along and slowly lowered it into the water to feel around down below.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings




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