left stranded
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The wicketkeeper batter was left stranded on 93, but his knock proved the glue that held Sri Lanka's innings together after the top order wobbled against England's spin.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across Europe, with thousands left stranded at airports in Paris and Amsterdam.
From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026
Dozens of people have been left stranded for Christmas after a giant hole emerged in a section of the Llangollen Canal in Shropshire on Monday.
From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025
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
If the men didn’t drown in the rapids, those who survived would be left stranded in the jungle without food, weapons, tools, and shelter.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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