stranded

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The Afghans have been stranded at Camp As Sayliyah for over a year, with the U.S. failing to meet a March 31 deadline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Cut off from historic higher elevation cold-water spawning grounds by the Shasta and Keswick dams, the fish have been stranded for decades in the Sacramento River — where warm water routinely cooks their eggs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

But when the conflict began in late February, shipping was suspended, leaving about 200 vessels stranded in the surrounding waters according to Lloyd's List.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

So she did an uncomfortable sort of jig before walking off the set and leaving the band stranded.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

A car, molded in snow, was stranded sideways in the street.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli