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[stran-did] / ˈstræn dɪd /


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Four years later in Qatar, he played two matches and was stranded on the bench by Mexico’s coach at the time, Gerardo Martino, against eventual champion Argentina.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

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

Four Indian sailors have been stranded for months on an abandoned container ship off Istanbul, unable to leave under maritime rules requiring the vessel to remain manned, inspectors said on Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

It ended abruptly when the cable suddenly broke while slowly being released from the ship that was laying it, leaving 380 miles of metal and rubber stranded on the sea floor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

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

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli




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