left stranded
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Tens of thousands of passengers were left stranded in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar, many of them people who had only arrived in the region to change planes.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across Europe, with thousands left stranded at airports in Paris and Amsterdam.
From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026
Belgian authorities on Wednesday investigated drone sightings that halted air traffic overnight at several airports, as flights resumed after hundreds of passengers were left stranded.
From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025
With the European Union's mounting efforts to curb migration, many people are left stranded in Libya while dreaming of a better life.
From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025
The number of pegs you left stranded on the board determined your score.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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