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stranded

[stran-did] / ˈstræn dɪd /


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But on his way to the race, a minor road accident leaves Lightning stranded in Radiator Springs, a tiny town off Route 66 that’s seen better days.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 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

Although grateful for the ITF's help and efforts by the consulate, one of the stranded sailors told AFP they had "little hope someone will come and rescue us".

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The whale was discovered off Anholt's shoreline earlier in May, two weeks after a private mission to save the humpback from being stranded on Germany's Baltic Sea coast ended in failure.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Like tufts of clouds that have somehow become stranded on earth.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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