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aground

[uh-ground] / əˈgraʊnd /


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“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

However, the Senate’s version of the bill ran aground after lawmakers planned to include the yield ban.

From Barron's Feb. 19, 2026

When the oil tanker Sea Empress ran aground 30 years ago, some of south Wales' best-known beaches turned black.

From BBC Feb. 14, 2026

Police Scotland said the fishing vessel ran aground near Inverbervie Beach, at about 11:15 on Saturday.

From BBC Dec. 20, 2025

The next story is about a small freighter that runs aground off Far Rockaway in the middle of the night.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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