stranded
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The head of the UN maritime agency appealed for help for thousands of seafarers stranded in the Gulf by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
The characters may get bounced around a bit and some will feel stranded, but you’ll know you’ve been taken somewhere new by this charming indie.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the stranded whale.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
The stranded sailors were granted 30-day entry visas by the Sri Lankan government and were housed in navy and air force camps.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
As long as he was stranded he ought to scout around for some sort of job in a hurry.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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