castaway
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The Seahawks were paced by a brilliant performance by quarterback Sam Darnold, a Jets castaway who rebuilt himself in Minnesota before landing in Seattle this past offseason.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026
Elmhirst, a journalist, came across the Baileys on a website dedicated to castaway stories, and set about researching their journey using Maralyn's diary and books Maurice published after their rescue.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2025
Villain vs. victim in some folks’ minds, but at the very least — survivor vs. castaway.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023
The 49ers’ Jimmy Garoppolo and the Browns’ Baker Mayfield, castaway quarterbacks who have yet to be traded by their teams this off-season, are also candidates to be moved during the draft.
From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2022
Their blood is a good, nutritious, salt-free drink; their flesh is tasty and filling; their fat has many uses; and the castaway will find turtle eggs a real treat.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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