aground
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“The Little Sister” grows even more intriguing once the love affair runs aground, forcing Fatima to flounder in her heartache.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
The boat, carrying 82 people, ran aground on a beach in northern France on Sunday morning.
From BBC ● May 3, 2026
Even if the yield provision moves forward, there are significant risks where the Clarity Act runs aground on unrelated issues.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
The vessel ran aground near Inverbervie Beach at about 11:15 on Saturday.
From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2025
The log checked the speed, the lookout warned of dangers they could see, and the lead warned of dangers beneath the surface of the water—sudden shoals and reefs where they might go aground.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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