stranded
Example Sentences
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They want to install water sources for sheep stranded on the U.S. side.
From Los Angeles Times
A rusting cargo ship now lies stranded on a sandbank in the blue lagoon, where only a handful of fishing boats float around.
From Barron's
The Minneapolis city tow lot is waiving fees for people reclaiming cars they had to leave stranded after they or family members were arrested by ICE—a blow to the city’s coffers.
But “Send Help” is more of a psychological exploration than overt class satire, though it does explore the ridiculous notion of what it would be like to be stranded on an island with your boss.
From Los Angeles Times
From a situation where the rising AI tide was lifting all boats, now it’s buoying some tech stocks while leaving others stranded.
From Barron's
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