left stranded
Example Sentences
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Almost 800 ships have been left stranded in the Gulf, most of them loaded with cargo.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The wicketkeeper batter was left stranded on 93, but his knock proved the glue that held Sri Lanka's innings together after the top order wobbled against England's spin.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
The stars of Netflix fantasy drama The Witcher have revealed they were left stranded on a boat on a north Wales lake when "19th Century bombs" were found nearby.
From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025
In particular, Honnold -- who famously climbed El Capitan with no ropes -- pointed to "cuts to search and rescue," which could mean that climbers involved in accidents are left stranded.
From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025
If the men didn’t drown in the rapids, those who survived would be left stranded in the jungle without food, weapons, tools, and shelter.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
