stranded
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The stranded sailors were granted 30-day entry visas by the Sri Lankan government and were housed in navy and air force camps.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
In 2009, Universal Pictures adapted “Land of the Lost” into a $100-million box-office flop about the tales of a family stranded in a dinosaur-ridden jungle.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
However, liquefied natural gas tankers “remain at a standstill, with vessels stranded on both sides of the strait and operators still awaiting clearer security guarantees before re-entering the route,” Kpler added External link.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
Thousands of sailors are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran charging up to $2 million for ship passage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Being stranded on top of a tall pillar surrounded by hundreds of bats made him a little uncomfortable.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
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