left stranded
Example Sentences
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Some drivers, unable to get fuel, were left stranded, and taxi drivers and truckers spoke out against the worsening living conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Tongue removed both Marsh and Crawley before he combined with Sonny Baker to tear through the middle order, the latter finishing with 2-39, while Sunrisers opener Ryan Rickelton was left stranded on 54 not out.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Hundreds of people were also left stranded in Chiba station due to suspended train services, an AFP journalist saw.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
On Saturday, Translink apologised after rail passengers were left stranded on a platform when a late-night train arrived into Newry station - which was already shut for the night.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
The number of pegs you left stranded on the board determined your score.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
