stranded

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On Saturday, the ultra-low-cost carrier abruptly shut down operations, leaving customers and crew members stranded across the U.S.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

The exchanges came after Donald Trump announced a mission called "Project Freedom" to guide ships from neutral countries out of the Persian Gulf, saying it was a humanitarian effort to help stranded crews.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The report comes as the U.S. military seeks to help stranded vessels leave the gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been virtually closed since the war started.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Regional airports that relied on Spirit’s high-volume, low-cost routes are also bracing for disruption as competitors move to absorb stranded passengers.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

“His carer’s actually been to see it. He says it’s not far from the road, so anyone can get to it without much bother. This boat, it’s just sitting there, stranded in the marshes.”

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro