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[stran-did] / ˈstræn dɪd /


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Thousands of Britons were left stranded in the Middle East when the conflict first broke out, and many airlines have suspended flights to the major travel hubs in the region.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Once formal approval is given to re-open, stranded ships could theoretically begin to move through the strait almost immediately.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

There are two major differences between Corning and the kinds of vendors to big tech companies which in the past have been on the hook for stranded assets after those companies walked away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

But, he was left stranded as Sasaki finished the inning by inducing a groundout before striking out Adam Frazier.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

“I am programmed to treat all Earthlings with kindness. Greetings. I am Boy21 from the cosmos. I am stranded here on Earth, but I will be leaving soon. Enter into my domestic living pod.”

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick




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