aground
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On the Rhine, more than 800 miles northwest of where the Viking Ullur ran aground, a closely watched water-level gauge is delivering a daily dose of pain to industrial companies that rely on the waterway.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
A cruise ship with almost 200 passengers had to be evacuated in Bulgaria this week after it ran aground on the Danube because of low water levels.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
“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 vessel ran aground near Inverbervie Beach at about 11:15 on Saturday.
From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2025
He thought of his father, his sloop aground on Anguilla Reef.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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